Joel Otto

Ice hockey player and coach

Joel Otto - Ice hockey player and coach
Born

October 29th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames and the Philadelphia Flyers. Won the Stanley Cup with the Flames in 1989. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, taking on various roles in minor leagues and junior hockey.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989

Played for the Philadelphia Flyers

Served as a coach in minor leagues

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