Steve Kariya
Ice Hockey Player and Coach, NCAA Champion

Born
December 22nd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played ice hockey professionally in the NHL and multiple leagues. Notable collegiate career at the University of Maine, where contributed to winning the NCAA Championship in 1993. Later transitioned to coaching, applying experience gained during playing career to mentor young athletes.
Won NCAA Championship with the University of Maine
Played in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks
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