Matt Calvert

Ice hockey player with Columbus Blue Jackets

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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