Rob Blake
Ice hockey player and executive
Born
December 10th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and the San Jose Sharks. Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001. Represented Canada internationally, earning a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships. Later took on a leadership role in hockey operations with the Kings.
Won the Stanley Cup with Colorado Avalanche in 2001
Represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics
Served as general manager for the Los Angeles Kings
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