Jeff Woywitka

Ice hockey player and NHL defenseman

Jeff Woywitka - Ice hockey player and NHL defenseman
Born

September 1st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Professional ice hockey player played defenseman. Drafted in the third round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. Competed in the NHL with teams including the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars. Also played in various minor leagues and professional leagues in Europe.

Drafted 78th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2001

Played in 150 NHL games

Contributed to teams like the Philadelphia Flyers

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