Simon Gagné
Ice hockey player; Stanley Cup champion

Born
February 29th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Canadian ice hockey player competed in the NHL primarily as a left winger. Played for various teams, most notably the Philadelphia Flyers, with whom won the Stanley Cup in 2010. Also represented the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings during an extensive 14-season career in the NHL. Achieved significant success while with the Flyers, contributing to multiple playoff runs and earning All-Star selections during peak performance years. Additionally played for Team Canada in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010
Selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2001 and 2003
Represented Team Canada in international play
Scored over 600 points in NHL career
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