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Matt Duchene
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matthew David Duchene (pronounced [dyʃɛːn]; born 16 January 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Nashville Predators. While with the Predators, he set a new franchise record for most goals scored in a single season.
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![]() Duchene with the Colorado Avalanche in 2014 | |||
Born |
(1991-01-16) 16 January 1991 (age 33) Haliburton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Centre / Right wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Dallas Stars Colorado Avalanche Frölunda HC HC Ambrì-Piotta Ottawa Senators Columbus Blue Jackets Nashville Predators | ||
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NHL draft |
3rd overall, 2009 Colorado Avalanche | ||
Playing career | 2009–present |
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Duchene was selected third overall by the Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He won a gold medal with Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics.