Nino Niederreiter
Ice Hockey Player, 2014 Olympic Champion
Born
September 8th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Born in 1992, this athlete played ice hockey in the NHL, representing teams such as the New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, and Carolina Hurricanes. Notable accomplishments include winning a gold medal with the Swiss national team in the 2014 Winter Olympics. In the NHL, achieved significant milestones, including multiple playoff appearances and contributing to team success through consistent scoring and playmaking.
Won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Played for the Carolina Hurricanes
Drafted 5th overall by the New York Islanders in 2010
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