Justin Braun
Ice hockey player and defenseman
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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United States
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Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers. Contributed to the Sharks reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2016. Participated in international competition representing the United States.
Reached the Stanley Cup Final with the San Jose Sharks in 2016
Played over 700 NHL games
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