Ľubomír Višňovský
Ice hockey player, Olympic medalist
Born
August 11th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Born in 1976, a Slovak ice hockey player participated in the NHL and international competitions. Played for teams including the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders. Achieved recognition during his time with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, winning the Stanley Cup. Also represented Slovakia in multiple IIHF World Championships and earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007
Bronze medalist at the 2010 Winter Olympics
Selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2008
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