Kevin Fiala

Swiss ice hockey player, NHL star

Kevin Fiala - Swiss ice hockey player, NHL star
Born

July 22nd, 1996
28 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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