Karl Alzner

Ice hockey player with NHL stint

Karl Alzner - Ice hockey player with NHL stint
Born

September 24th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played defenseman in the NHL, primarily for the Washington Capitals. Drafted fifth overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Contributed to the Capitals' success during multiple playoff runs, which included reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs numerous times. Later played for the Montreal Canadiens and served as a leader in the American Hockey League with the Laval Rocket.

Drafted fifth overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft

Played for the Washington Capitals

Part of the Capitals' playoff roster multiple times

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