Rob Niedermayer
Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
Born
December 28th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1993 to 2012. Drafted in 1993 by the New Jersey Devils, achieved considerable success with the team, winning the Stanley Cup in 2000. Also played for the Anaheim Ducks, where reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2003. Other teams included the Florida Panthers, and the Calgary Flames, contributing to a career that spanned two decades in professional hockey. Retired having accumulated over 100 goals and 200 assists in the NHL, showcasing a steady presence in the league.
Winning the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 2000
Reaching the Stanley Cup Finals with the Anaheim Ducks in 2003
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