Tom Pyatt

Ice Hockey Player, 2010 Stanley Cup Champion

Tom Pyatt - Ice Hockey Player, 2010 Stanley Cup Champion
Born

February 14th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Canadian ice hockey player participated in the NHL. Entered the league after being selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Played for the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers. Contributed to the Tampa Bay Lightning's victory in the 2010 Stanley Cup. Competed internationally, representing Canada in various tournaments, including the World Junior Championships.

Won the 2010 Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning

Selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft

Played in over 300 regular season NHL games

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