Martin Marinčin
Slovak ice hockey defenseman
Born
February 18th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman. Began career in Slovakia before moving to North America. Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers. Participated in international competitions, representing Slovakia in several World Championships and contributing to Slovakia's competitive presence in international hockey.
Played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Represented Slovakia at the IIHF World Championships
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