Scott Laughton

Canadian ice hockey player, Philadelphia Flyers

Scott Laughton - Canadian ice hockey player, Philadelphia Flyers
Born

May 30th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1994, this ice hockey player gained recognition in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily with the Philadelphia Flyers. Drafted in 2012 as a first-round pick, this athlete developed into a reliable center, contributing on both offense and defense. The player has participated in multiple NHL seasons and has shown resilience through various roles within the team. As a player, the individual showcased versatility, taking on leadership responsibilities as one of the team's core forwards.

Drafted 20th overall by Philadelphia Flyers in 2012

Scored 10 goals in the 2020-2021 NHL season

Served as an alternate captain for the Flyers

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