Kyle Brodziak

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Kyle Brodziak - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

May 25th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian ice hockey player played primarily as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, debuted with the team in 2005. Played for several teams including the Wild, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, and the New Jersey Devils during a career spanning over a decade. Achieved notable success by winning the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019.

Winning the Stanley Cup with St. Louis Blues in 2019

Playing for Minnesota Wild from 2005 to 2012

Competing as a reliable two-way forward

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