Matt Duchene

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion

Matt Duchene - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

January 16th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a center in the National Hockey League. Achieved significant success with the Colorado Avalanche, where he was drafted third overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. Later played for the Ottawa Senators and the Nashville Predators. Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. Represented Canada internationally, contributing to the team's success in various tournaments.

Drafted third overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2009

Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022

Represented Canada in international competitions

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