Keith Yandle
Hockey player and All-Star defenseman
Born
September 9th, 1986
39 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 Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Florida Panthers. Achieved an extensive career spanning from 2005 to 2022 and was selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2017. Known for being one of the most durable players in the NHL, he set a record for the longest consecutive games played at 989 games. His offensive skills included significant contributions on the power play, making him a valued player for his teams.
Selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2017
Played 989 consecutive games, a record
Contributed offensively on the power play
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