Noah Welch
Ice hockey player and defenseman
Born
August 26th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A defenseman in ice hockey, contributed to several teams in the NHL. Played for the Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Had a notable presence in college hockey at the University of Michigan, where earned All-American honors. Competed in international play representing the United States.
Played for Florida Panthers
Competed in NCAA ice hockey
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