Travis Moen

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Travis Moen - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

April 6th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1982 in Canada, Moen played professional ice hockey, primarily as a left winger. He was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. During his career, he played for several teams including the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Montreal Canadiens. Moen achieved notable success when he was part of the Ducks team that won the Stanley Cup in 2007. He was also recognized for his skills as a defensive forward and his contributions during playoff performances.

Winning the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007

Playing for the Montreal Canadiens

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