Philippe Boucher
Ice hockey player and manager
Born
March 24th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player and manager, played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Quebec Nordiques, Dallas Stars, and Buffalo Sabres. Won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999. Transitioned into a management role after retirement, contributing to the development of young athletes in hockey.
Played defenseman in the NHL
Won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999
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