Mike Ribeiro
Ice hockey player and All-Star center
Born
February 10th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player, played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Debuted in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens in 1999. Later played for teams including the Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, and Washington Capitals. Recognized for offensive skills and playmaking abilities. Achieved NHL All-Star honors during a successful career. Contributed significantly to team successes and was relied upon for key performances in critical games.
Selected to the NHL All-Star Game in 2004
Played for the Dallas Stars from 2006 to 2013
Recorded over 600 points in NHL career
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