Johnny Oduya

Swedish ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Johnny Oduya - Swedish ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

October 1st, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Oduya played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). His career in the NHL included stints with the Ottawa Senators, Atlanta Thrashers, Chicago Blackhawks, and New Jersey Devils. Oduya won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015. He represented Sweden internationally, participating in multiple World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Won Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2013

Won Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2015

Represented Sweden in multiple World Championships

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