Martin St. Louis
Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
Born
June 18th, 1975
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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An accomplished ice hockey player who played primarily for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL). St. Louis was an integral part of the Lightning's success, leading the team to a Stanley Cup championship in 2004. Over his career, he achieved significant personal accolades, including winning the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 2004. St. Louis also represented Canada in international competitions, contributing to gold medal victories at the 2004 World Championship and the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004
Received the Hart Trophy in 2004
Two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team Canada
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