Ryan O'Reilly
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion
A professional ice hockey player. Played for the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, and St. Louis Blues. Achieved significant success in the NHL. Won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. Received the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs during the 2019 championship.
Won the Stanley Cup with St. Louis Blues in 2019
Received Conn Smythe Trophy in 2019
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Born
February 7th, 1956 70 years ago
Died
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Died
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