Noah Welch

Ice hockey player and defenseman

Noah Welch - Ice hockey player and defenseman
Born

August 26th, 1982
43 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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