Marc Denis
Ice Hockey Player and Sportscaster
Born
August 1st, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a goaltender in the NHL from 1996 to 2008 for teams including the Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. After retirement, transitioned to a career in broadcasting, providing analysis for various sports networks. Participated in 351 regular-season games during an eight-season career.
Played 351 NHL games
Provided analysis as a sportscaster
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