Nick Schultz
Ice Hockey Defenseman, Edmonton Oilers
Born
August 25th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Debuted in the NHL during the 2002-2003 season. Played primarily for the Minnesota Wild, contributing to the team's playoff appearances. Later played for the Edmonton Oilers and the Philadelphia Flyers. Competed in over 1,000 regular season games in the NHL. Known for solid defensive skills and reliability on the ice.
Played over 1,000 NHL regular season games
Served for Minnesota Wild for over a decade
Participated in multiple playoff seasons
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