Zemgus Girgensons
Ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres
Born
January 5th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Latvia
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Born in Latvia, an ice hockey player emerged in the sport's competitive leagues. He played for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL) and gained recognition as one of the few Latvian players in the league. He made significant contributions during the international tournaments as a member of the Latvian national team.
Played for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL
Competed in multiple IIHF World Championships
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