Tyson Barrie
Ice hockey player and NHL defenseman
Born
July 26th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player, recognized for contributions as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Barrie began his NHL career with the Colorado Avalanche, where significant performance in both regular season and playoffs established a reputation as a skilled offensive defenseman. Later joined the Toronto Maple Leafs and continued to showcase strong play. His ability to contribute points and manage the power play made him a valuable asset on the ice.
Played for the Colorado Avalanche
Contributed to the Toronto Maple Leafs
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