Jonathan Marchessault

Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion

Jonathan Marchessault - Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
Born

December 27th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A prominent ice hockey player, this individual played in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily as a forward. Drafted in 2011, the career path included stints with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers before joining the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017. Played a pivotal role in leading the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. Achieved significant recognition for offensive performance and secured the Stanley Cup Championship in 2023 with the Golden Knights.

Winning the Stanley Cup in 2023

Leading the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring

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