Luc Robitaille
Ice hockey player and team manager
Born
February 17th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a left winger in the National Hockey League for teams such as the Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers. Accumulated over 1,400 career points, ranking among the NHL's all-time leaders in scoring. Contributed to the Kings' first Stanley Cup championship in 2012, serving in a managerial role. Also pursued an acting career with appearances in various productions.
Scored over 600 career goals in the NHL
Won the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012
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