Valeri Nichushkin

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Valeri Nichushkin - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

March 4th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Born in Russia, a professional ice hockey player participated in the NHL. Drafted in 2013, played for the Dallas Stars and gained recognition during his time with the team. Achieved success with the Colorado Avalanche, contributing to their 2022 Stanley Cup victory. Known for a strong two-way game and exceptional physicality.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022

Drafted 10th overall by the Dallas Stars in 2013

Represented Russia in international competitions

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