Thomas Pöck

Austrian ice hockey player and Olympian

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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