Ray Whitney
Ice hockey player with Stanley Cup victory
Born
May 8th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player with a career spanning over 20 seasons in the NHL. Played for several teams including the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, and Carolina Hurricanes. Achieved the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Contributed significantly as a forward with notable scoring ability and playmaking skills.
Won the Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes in 2006
Scored over 1,100 points in NHL career
Played for 8 different NHL teams
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