Michael Carcone
Ice Hockey Player with Vancouver Canucks
Born
May 19th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player, played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Debuted in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks. Prior to NHL, played in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Utica Comets and the Tucson Roadrunners, contributing significantly in scoring.
Debuted in the NHL with Vancouver Canucks
Played in the AHL for Utica Comets
Contributed significantly in scoring for Tucson Roadrunners
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