Taylor Pyatt
Ice hockey player, NHL veteran
Born
August 19th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player from Canada, played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for multiple teams including the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Vancouver Canucks. Known for a notable career spanning over a decade, contributed to teams both offensively and defensively. Achieved significant recognition during his time in the league, culminating in a role with the Phoenix Coyotes where a career-high in goals was reached. Competed at various levels from junior hockey to professional leagues.
Played for the Vancouver Canucks
Achieved a career-high 22 goals in a season
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