Rick Nash

Canadian ice hockey player and Olympian

Rick Nash - Canadian ice hockey player and Olympian
Born

June 16th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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An accomplished ice hockey player, this athlete played as a left winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins. The player was a first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Internationally, represented Canada in multiple tournaments, contributing to gold medal victories at the 2006 Winter Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics. The player's notable career includes recognition as an NHL All-Star multiple times and winning the Maurice Richard Trophy as the league's leading goal scorer during the 2003-2004 season.

First overall pick in the 2002 NHL Draft

NHL All-Star multiple times

Maurice Richard Trophy winner

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