Patrick Traverse
Ice hockey player; NHL defenseman

Born
March 14th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey, primarily as a defenseman in the National Hockey League. Drafted in 1992 by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. Played for teams including the Montreal Canadiens and the Atlanta Thrashers. Contributed to team dynamics and defensive strategies during his career, which spanned from 1993 to 2005. Also played in various international tournaments representing Canada.
Drafted 11th overall by the Montreal Canadiens
Played for the Atlanta Thrashers
Competed in international tournaments for Canada
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