Justin Braun

Ice hockey player and defenseman

Justin Braun - Ice hockey player and defenseman
Born

February 10th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

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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