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Fans of ice hockey would definitely agree that it is such an interesting sport to watch, especially when the likes of Wayne Douglas Gretzky, Alexander Ovechkin, and Sidney Crosby are battling it out on the field! Though played across several countries, ice hockey is most popular in Canada where it is considered the official national winter sport. Thus, it comes as no surprise that some of the best known ice hockey players like George Abel, Martin Brodeur, Charline Labonté, and Kim St-Pierre hailed from the nation. Ice hockey, as a sport, is believed to have evolved in the 18th and 19th century United Kingdom before spreading to other countries. Canadian lawyer and athlete James George Aylwin Creighton is credited with popularising the sport in Canadian cities while American industrialist Malcolm Greene Chace is said to have pioneered the sport of ice hockey in the United States. Over the past few decades, the sport has become increasingly popular in the Nordic countries as well. Check out this section to know more about some of the greatest ice hockey players.
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Wayne Gretzky
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players in the History of the National Hockey League)
Wayne Gretzky
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Birthdate: January 26, 1961
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brantford, Canada
Nicknamed "The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky is a four-time Stanley Cup Champion and a six-time All-Star record-breaker. The Hockey Hall of Fame inductee played for four NHL teams from 1979 to 1999, was the leading scorer in NHL history, and served as the head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
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Sidney Crosby
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Sidney Crosby
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Birthdate: August 7, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Canadian professional ice hockey player Sidney Crosby is the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, he made his professional debut in 2005. Immediately rising to stardom, he has continued to impress the audience with his powerful gameplay.

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Gordie Howe
(Ice hockey player)
Gordie Howe
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Birthdate: March 31, 1928
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Floral, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: June 10, 2016
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Mario Lemieux
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Mario Lemieux
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Birthdate: October 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada

Canadian former professional ice hockey player Mario Lemieux spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing parts of 17 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. A gifted playmaker and fast skater, he is considered to be one of the best players of all time. With a 0.754 career goals-per-game average, he ranks second in NHL history, behind only Mike Bossy.

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Mark Messier
(Former Ice hockey centre who won six Stanley Cups throughout of his career)
Mark Messier
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Birthdate: January 18, 1961
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: St. Albert, Canada
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Tim Horton
(Ice hockey player)
Tim Horton
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Birthdate: January 12, 1930
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cochrane
Died: February 21, 1974
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Patrick Roy
(Ice hockey player)
Patrick Roy
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Birthdate: October 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Quebec City
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Steve Yzerman
(Ice hockey player)
Steve Yzerman
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Birthdate: May 9, 1965
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cranbrook, Canada
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Jonathan Toews
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Jonathan Toews
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Birthdate: April 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada

Chicago Blackhawks captain and three-time Stanley Cup-winning ice-hockey player Jonathan Toews became the second-youngest NHL captain ever, at 20. Known as Captain Serious, he is not the one to be found in the middle of any controversy. He was named to the 100 Greatest NHL Players list in 2017.

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Martin Brodeur
(Ice hockey player)
Martin Brodeur
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Birthdate: May 6, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Eric Lindros
(Ice hockey Centreman)
Eric Lindros
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Birthdate: February 28, 1973
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
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Bobby Hull
(Ice hockey player)
Bobby Hull
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Birthdate: January 3, 1939
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Belleville
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Brett Hull
(Ice hockey player)
Brett Hull
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Birthdate: August 9, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Belleville, Canada
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Peter Forsberg
(One of the Greatest Players in the History of Ice Hockey)
Peter Forsberg
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Birthdate: July 20, 1973
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Örnsköldsvik

Peter Forsberg is a Swedish former ice hockey player. Forsberg is considered one of the greatest players in the history of ice hockey. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the 1994 and 2006 Winter Olympics. Peter Forsberg was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

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P. K. Subban
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
P. K. Subban
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Birthdate: May 13, 1989
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

P.K. Subban is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays as a defenceman for the NHL's New Jersey Devils. In 2013, Subban was adjudged the NHL's top defenceman and was honored with the Norris Trophy. Also known for his philanthropic efforts, Subban promised in 2015 that he would help raise $10 million by 2022 for the Montreal Children's Hospital. 

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Pavel Bure
(Former ice hockey player who played the right wing position)
Pavel Bure
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Birthdate: March 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
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Chris Chelios
(American Former Professional Ice Hockey Defenseman)
Chris Chelios
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Birthdate: January 25, 1962
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jaromír Jágr
(Czech Ice Hockey Player and An Olympic, World, and European Champion)
Jaromír Jágr
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Birthdate: February 15, 1972
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kladno, Czechia

Legendary Czech ice hockey player Jaromír Jágr is known as one of the finest right wingers of his time. A 2-time World Champion and an Olympic gold medalist, he is also known for his stints with NHL teams such as the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins.

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Maurice Richard
(Ice hockey player)
Maurice Richard
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Birthdate: August 4, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montreal
Died: May 27, 2000
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Joe Sakic
(Former Ice hockey centre)
Joe Sakic
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Birthdate: July 7, 1969
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Burnaby, Canada
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Mike Fisher
(Ice hockey player centre)
Mike Fisher
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Birthdate: June 5, 1980
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Peterborough, Canada
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Guy Lafleur
(Ice hockey player)
Guy Lafleur
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Birthdate: September 20, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Thurso
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Carey Price
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Goaltender)
Carey Price
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Birthdate: August 16, 1987
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vancouver, Canada

Carey Price is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Currently an important member of the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL, Price is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalies in Montreal Canadiens history. Also regarded as one of the world's best goaltenders, Carey Price helped the Canadian national ice hockey team win a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

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Joe Thornton
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Centre)
Joe Thornton
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Birthdate: July 2, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, Canada
Canadian–American–Swiss ice-hockey player Joe Thornton, or “Jumbo Joe,” currently plays for the NHL team Toronto Maple Leafs. He previously played for the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins. He is one of 13 players with 1,000 NHL assists and also won an Olympic gold for Canada.
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Phil Esposito
(Former Ice hockey centre)
Phil Esposito
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Birthdate: February 20, 1942
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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Ray Bourque
(Former Ice Hockey Player - Holds Records for Most Career Goals, Assists & Points By a Defenceman in the NHL)
Ray Bourque
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Birthdate: December 28, 1960
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Canada
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Sergei Fedorov
(Ice hockey player)
Sergei Fedorov
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Birthdate: December 13, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Pskov
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Mike Bossy
(Ice hockey player)
Mike Bossy
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Birthdate: January 22, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Montreal
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Henrik Lundqvist
(Retired Swedish Ice-Hockey Goaltender Who Played for the 'New York Rangers')
Henrik Lundqvist
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Birthdate: March 2, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Åre

Retired Swedish ice-hockey goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, also known as The King and King Henrik, spent his entire career playing with the NHL team New York Rangers. A 3-time Olympian, he also won a gold and a silver at the games. He is renowned for his unique butterfly style of goaltending.

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Marc-André Fleury
(Ice hockey player Goaltender)
Marc-André Fleury
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Birthdate: November 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
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Don Cherry
(Former Ice Hockey Player and Co-Host of the NHL Broadcast 'Coach's Corner')
Don Cherry
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Birthdate: February 5, 1934
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kingston, Canada
If you’re an NHL fan, you must be knowing the name Don Cherry. He had a long hockey career, but he played only one NHL game -the majority of his games came at the AHL. He later gained fame as a co-host of CBS' Coach's Corner. Don Cherry is known for his outspoken opinions, and the knack for inviting controversies.
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Chris Pronger
(Olympic gold medalist at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics)
Chris Pronger
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Birthdate: October 10, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dryden, Canada
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Duncan Keith
(Ice hockey player)
Duncan Keith
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Birthdate: July 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Winnipeg
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Connor McDavid
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player Who Plays as a Centre)
Connor McDavid
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Birthdate: January 13, 1997
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Richmond Hill, Canada

Canadian ice hockey player Connor McDavid currently serves as the captain of the NHL team Edmonton Oilers. The two-time Art Ross Trophy-winning player became the youngest NHL captain and has won the gold at the 2016 Ice Hockey World Championships, the 2015 Junior Championships, and the 2013 U-18 Championships.

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Bobby Orr
(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Bobby Orr
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Birthdate: March 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Parry Sound, Canada
Canadian ice-hockey star Bobby Orr is known for his 12-year NHL career, 10 of which were spent playing for the Boston Bruins. His Stanley Cup win in 1970 marked the Bruins’ first title in 29 years. Post-retirement, the septuagenarian Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has also experimented with golf.
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Steven Stamkos
(Ice hockey player)
Steven Stamkos
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Birthdate: February 7, 1990
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Markham, Ontario, Canada
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Stan Mikita
(Ice hockey player)
Stan Mikita
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Birthdate: May 20, 1940
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sokolče, Vlachy, Slovakia
Died: August 7, 2018
 38 
Dion Phaneuf
(Ice hockey player)
Dion Phaneuf
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Birthdate: April 10, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Pavel Datsyuk
(Ice hockey player)
Pavel Datsyuk
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Birthdate: July 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Yekaterinburg, Russia
 40 
Paul Coffey
(Ice hockey player)
Paul Coffey
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Birthdate: June 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Weston, Ontario
 41 
Nazem Kadri
(Ice hockey player)
Nazem Kadri
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Birthdate: October 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London
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Brendan Shanahan
(Ice Hockey executive)
Brendan Shanahan
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Birthdate: January 23, 1969
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mimico, Ontario, Canada
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Bob Probert
(Canadian Professional Ice Hockey Player)
Bob Probert
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Birthdate: June 5, 1965
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Windsor, Canada
Died: July 5, 2010

Bob Probert was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a forward throughout his career. Most of his achievements as a player were overshadowed by his reputation of being a fighter inside the rink as well as his off-ice antics and brushes with the law. He also supported aspiring hockey players and often bought match tickets for underprivileged children.

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Taylor Hall
(Left wing)
Taylor Hall
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Birthdate: November 14, 1991
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Mats Sundin
(Ice hockey Centreman)
Mats Sundin
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Birthdate: February 13, 1971
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bromma, Sweden
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Grant Fuhr
(Ice hockey player)
Grant Fuhr
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Birthdate: September 28, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Spruce Grove
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Erik Karlsson
(Swedish Professional Ice Hockey Defenceman)
Erik Karlsson
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Birthdate: May 31, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Landsbro, Sweden

Erik Karlsson is a Swedish ice hockey player who currently plays for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL. An important member of the Sweden men's national team, Karlsson was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He also helped his national team win the bronze medal at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

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Alexander Ovechkin
(Russian Professional Ice Hockey Left Winger)
Alexander Ovechkin
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Birthdate: September 17, 1985
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian ice hockey player who currently captains the Washington Capitals, a popular team which competes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Alexander Ovechkin has won prestigious awards, such as the Rocket Richard Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award, and Calder Memorial Trophy.

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Evgeni Malkin
(Ice Hockey Player)
Evgeni Malkin
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Birthdate: July 31, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Magnitogorsk, Russia
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Tuukka Rask
(One of the Best Finnish Goaltenders of All Time)
Tuukka Rask
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Birthdate: March 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Savonlinna, Finland

Tuuka Rask a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Highly skilled, he won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender during the 2013-14 season. He also played for the national team at the 2014 Winter Olympics. His brother, Joonas Rask, is also a professional ice hockey player.