Ross Colton

Professional ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Ross Colton - Professional ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

September 11th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional ice hockey player entered the NHL in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Played as a center and contributed to the team's success in key playoff moments. Celebrated for a significant role during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, achieving an important goal in the championship clinching game. Colton also had a successful junior career in the OHL before transitioning to the professional level.

Winning the Stanley Cup in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Scoring the clinching goal in Game 5 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final

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