Sean Monahan

Ice hockey player, Calgary Flames captain

Sean Monahan - Ice hockey player, Calgary Flames captain
Born

October 12th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL), starting a career with the Calgary Flames after being drafted sixth overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Contributed to the team's playoff appearance in 2015 and served as team captain from 2019 to 2022. Demonstrated consistent scoring ability and was recognized as a valuable player throughout his tenure with the Flames.

Drafted sixth overall by Calgary Flames in 2013

Served as captain of Calgary Flames from 2019 to 2022

Played in the 2015 NHL Playoffs

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