Ty Conklin

Ice Hockey Goaltender; Stanley Cup Champion

Ty Conklin - Ice Hockey Goaltender; Stanley Cup Champion
Born

March 30th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a professional ice hockey goaltender. A career spanned from 2003 to 2015, with stints at several NHL teams including the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. Achieved noteworthy success by capturing the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009. Obtained recognition for performances that contributed to team successes and individual statistics in various seasons.

Played for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Won the Stanley Cup in 2009

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