Pascal Dupuis

Ice hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins

Pascal Dupuis - Ice hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins
Born

April 7th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian ice hockey player played primarily as a right winger in the NHL. Dupuis began his professional career in 1999 and played for the Atlanta Thrashers, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. His tenure with the Penguins included significant contributions to the team during their Stanley Cup victories in 2009 and 2016. After his career was affected by injuries, he announced retirement in 2015. Dupuis has remained involved in the sport as a broadcaster and community figure.

Won Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009

Won Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016

Played for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2008 to 2015

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