Sergei Kostitsyn

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Sergei Kostitsyn - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

March 20th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belarus

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Born in Belarus, played as a professional ice hockey player primarily in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kostitsyn was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played for teams including the Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and the Belarusian national team. Known for offensive skills, Kostitsyn contributed to the Canadiens' 2010 playoff run.

Drafted 74th overall by Montreal Canadiens

Won the Stanley Cup with Montreal Canadiens in 2010

Represented Belarus in international competition

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