Patrick Poulin

Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion

Patrick Poulin - Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion
Born

April 23rd, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1991 to 2004. Selected first overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils. Represented the Quebec Nordiques, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders during the career. Contributed to the Anaheim Ducks' championship victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007

Played for the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators

Participated in international competitions representing Canada

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