Matt Calvert
Ice hockey player with Columbus Blue Jackets
Born
December 24th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a left winger in the National Hockey League. Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2008. Spent his entire NHL career with the Blue Jackets and was known for his tenacity and work ethic on the ice. Recorded over 100 points in his NHL career. Contributed to the team reaching the playoffs multiple times.
Drafted 127th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft
Recorded over 100 points with Columbus Blue Jackets
Participated in the Stanley Cup playoffs
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