Martin Biron

Ice hockey player and goaltender

Martin Biron - Ice hockey player and goaltender
Born

August 15th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Debuted in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1995. Played as a goaltender for several teams including the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils. Achieved a career-high of 30 wins in a single season while with the Sabres. Represented Canada in international competitions, contributing to the country's success in ice hockey.

Played for the Buffalo Sabres

Achieved 30 wins in a season

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