Vince Dunn
Ice hockey player for St. Louis Blues
Born
October 29th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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An ice hockey player, celebrated for contributions to the sport as a defenseman. Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues. Contributed to the team's success in the 2019 Stanley Cup Championship, helping secure the franchise's first title. Previously played for the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), developing skills that led to selection in the NHL Draft.
Won the 2019 Stanley Cup with St. Louis Blues
Played for Niagara IceDogs in OHL
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