Mason Jobst

Ice hockey player, AHL champion

Mason Jobst - Ice hockey player, AHL champion
Born

February 17th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played ice hockey as a forward. Played for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL). Before joining the AHL, played for the University of Denver and earned recognition during collegiate competitions.

Won the AHL Championship with the Chicago Wolves

Scored numerous goals during collegiate career

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