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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