Ryan McDonagh
Ice Hockey Defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
June 13th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional ice hockey defenseman, achieved significant milestones during tenure in the NHL. Drafted 12th overall by the New York Rangers in 2007. Served as team captain and contributed to a successful playoff run, culminating in a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2014. In 2018, traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning the Stanley Cup in 2020. Represented the United States in international competitions, including the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.
Winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020
Captaining the New York Rangers
Competing in the Winter Olympics
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