Russ Courtnall
Ice hockey player, 1990s NHL star
Born
June 2nd, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player played as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1983 to 2000. Notable career highlights include playing for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Dallas Stars. Courtnall won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens in 1993 and participated in the 1994 Winter Olympics as a member of the Canadian national team. Throughout the career, exhibited remarkable speed and scoring ability, which contributed to the teams' offensive play. Completed a total of 1,030 games in the NHL, accumulating 775 points.
Winning the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens in 1993
Playing in the NHL for 17 seasons
Representing Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics
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