Nick Foligno
Ice hockey player, NHL captain
Born
October 31st, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Served as captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets and led the team to multiple playoff appearances. Contributed significantly to the game through leadership and on-ice performance. Involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly focused on health and well-being initiatives.
Captained the Columbus Blue Jackets
Played in over 1,000 NHL games
Participated in the NHL All-Star Game
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