Nigel Dawes
Ice hockey player with the Calgary Flames
Born
February 9th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Kazakhstan
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Born in 1985, a professional ice hockey player participated in the NHL, including stints with the Calgary Flames and the New York Rangers. Debuted in 2006 and played primarily as a forward. After leaving the NHL, continued a successful career in various leagues, including contributions to teams in Europe and Asia. Dawes was also part of the Kazakhstani national team, representing Kazakhstan in international competitions.
Played for the Calgary Flames in the NHL
Represented Kazakhstan in international tournaments
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