Matt Niskanen
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born
December 6th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An ice hockey player participated in the NHL, primarily as a defenseman. Played for the Minnesota Wild, the Dallas Stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Washington Capitals. Achieved notable success with the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning the Stanley Cup in 2016. Contributed significantly to team defensive strategies and overall gameplay during tenure in the league.
Won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016
Played 12 seasons in the NHL
Represented the United States in international competitions
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