Tomáš Kaberle

Czech ice hockey player and champion

Tomáš Kaberle - Czech ice hockey player and champion
Born

March 2nd, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A distinguished ice hockey player, achieved significant success in the National Hockey League (NHL). Played primarily as a defenseman over a long career, contributing to various teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs. Instrumental in winning a Stanley Cup title in 2011 with the Boston Bruins. Represented the Czech Republic in multiple international tournaments, including the Olympics.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011

Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1998 to 2011

Competed in the Winter Olympics for the Czech Republic

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