Jordan Nolan
Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
June 23rd, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1989, a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, his professional career included stints with teams such as the Kings and the Buffalo Sabres. Achieved significant success with the Kings, contributing to the team's performance during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012
Contributed to the Kings' victory in the 2014 Stanley Cup
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