Thomas Pöck
Austrian ice hockey player and Olympian
Born
December 2nd, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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An ice hockey player competed for Austria in international tournaments. Played in the NHL for the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins. Also competed in the IIHF World Championships and the Winter Olympics. His career in professional ice hockey spanned several leagues, including the Austrian league, where notable contributions were made.
Represented Austria in the 2006 Winter Olympics
Played for the New York Islanders in the NHL
Competed in multiple IIHF World Championships
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