Taylor Chorney

Ice hockey player with NHL experience

Taylor Chorney - Ice hockey player with NHL experience
Born

April 27th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An ice hockey player born in 1987, Chorney played as a defenseman. He entered the NHL after being selected in the second round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Chorney debuted with the Edmonton Oilers and had later stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers. Throughout his career, he played in multiple seasons across the NHL and AHL, contributing to team defenses and participating in various league matches.

Drafted 36th overall by Edmonton Oilers in 2004

Played for Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers

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