Wayne Simmonds
Ice hockey player with Philadelphia Flyers
Born
August 26th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Achieved notable success with the Philadelphia Flyers, contributing significantly to the team's offense. Participated in multiple All-Star games and received the NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award for leadership on and off the ice. Played for various teams throughout a career that began in 2008, showcasing skills as a valuable forward.
Played for the Philadelphia Flyers from 2011 to 2019
Participated in NHL All-Star Games multiple times
Received the Mark Messier Leadership Award
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