Michael Carcone

Ice Hockey Player with Vancouver Canucks

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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