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Brent
Sopel
Defense
Birthdate
1/7/1977
Birthplace
Calgary, AB
Draft Info
1995: Rd 6, Pk 144 (VAN)
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Biography
Birthdate
1/7/1977
Birthplace
Calgary, AB
Draft Info
1995: Rd 6, Pk 144 (VAN)
Position
Defense
Career History
Montreal Canadiens
2010*-2011 (1 Season)
Atlanta Thrashers
2010*-2011 (1 Season)
Chicago Blackhawks
2007-2010 (3 Seasons)
Los Angeles Kings
2005*-2006* (2 Seasons)
Vancouver Canucks
1998-2004, 2006-2006* (7 Seasons)
New York Islanders
2005*-2006 (1 Season)
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