Kevin Fiala
Swiss ice hockey player, NHL star
Born
July 22nd, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Born in Switzerland, a professional ice hockey player has made significant strides in the National Hockey League (NHL). Fiala was selected 11th overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. He has played for the Minnesota Wild and is currently with the Los Angeles Kings. Throughout his career, Fiala demonstrated notable scoring ability and playmaking skills, becoming a key player for his teams. He achieved his best season with the Wild in 2020-2021, topping the team's scoring charts and earning recognition as one of the league's emerging talents.
Drafted 11th overall by Nashville Predators in 2014
Played for Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings
Led Minnesota in scoring during the 2020-2021 season
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