Quinton Howden

Ice hockey player and athlete

Quinton Howden - Ice hockey player and athlete
Born

January 21st, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey in the NHL and various minor leagues. Drafted 25th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers. Competed for Team Canada in international tournaments, including the IIHF World Junior Championships. Also played for the Winnipeg Jets and spent time with teams in the American Hockey League.

Drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2010

Competed in the IIHF World Junior Championships

Played in the NHL for Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets

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