Mark Messier

Ice hockey player and sports broadcaster

Mark Messier - Ice hockey player and sports broadcaster
Born

January 18th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A retired professional ice hockey player, coach, and sportscaster, contributions to the sport include achievements with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers. Captained the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years in 1994. Developed a reputation as a tenacious player and leader on and off the ice. After retirement, transitioned into broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary on hockey.

Won six Stanley Cup championships

Served as captain for the New York Rangers

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007

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