Michael Zigomanis

Ice hockey player with NHL experience

Michael Zigomanis - Ice hockey player with NHL experience
Born

January 17th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played ice hockey as a center, participating in the NHL and AHL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. Played for teams such as the Carolina Hurricanes and the Phoenix Coyotes. Spent significant time in the AHL, contributing to multiple team successes.

Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1999

Played for the Carolina Hurricanes

Competed with the Phoenix Coyotes

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