Matt Stajan

Canadian ice hockey player, NHL veteran

Matt Stajan - Canadian ice hockey player, NHL veteran
Born

December 19th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Professional ice hockey player played primarily as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted in the second round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2003 to 2010, and later had stints with the Calgary Flames from 2010 to 2017 and the Arizona Coyotes in 2017. Contributed to team success, including playoff appearances. Competed internationally, representing Canada in various junior championships.

Drafted 58th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs

Played over 800 NHL games

Part of the Calgary Flames team during playoff runs

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