Noah Hanifin

Ice Hockey Player and Defenseman

Noah Hanifin - Ice Hockey Player and Defenseman
Born

January 25th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An ice hockey player born in 1997, has played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Played for the Hurricanes before being traded to the Calgary Flames in 2018. Competed at prominent international tournaments, representing the United States.

Drafted 5th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes

Traded to the Calgary Flames in 2018

Represented the United States in international competitions

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