Peter Zezel

Ice hockey and soccer player, NHL standout

Peter Zezel - Ice hockey and soccer player, NHL standout
Born

1965
60 years ago

Died

May 26th, 2009
15 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

This individual was a professional ice hockey and soccer player from Canada. In ice hockey, he played in the NHL for teams including the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New Jersey Devils. Versatile on the ice, he contributed as a center and earned a reputation for his playmaking abilities. His soccer career included playing in the Canadian National Soccer League for various teams. After retiring from professional sports, he continued to be involved in the hockey community until his passing in 2009.

Played in the NHL for multiple teams

Competed in the Canadian National Soccer League

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