Marc-André Gragnani
Ice Hockey Player with the Vancouver Canucks
Born
March 11th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1987, a Canadian ice hockey player who played primarily as a defenseman. Gragnani was drafted in 2005 by the Buffalo Sabres and eventually made his NHL debut with the team. Notably played for the Vancouver Canucks during the 2013-2014 season. Gragnani had a successful career in the American Hockey League (AHL) prior to his time in the NHL, where he contributed significantly to his teams both defensively and offensively.
Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2005
Played with the Vancouver Canucks in 2013-2014
Contributed to AHL teams like the Portland Pirates
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