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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