Marc-André Fleury

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Marc-André Fleury born?November 28, 1984
2. Where was Marc-André Fleury born?Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
3. What was Marc-André Fleury's job?Played for Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks
4. What is the individual awards?Vezina Trophy (2021), William M. Jennings Trophy (2021)
5. What position does Marc-André Fleury play?Marc-André Fleury is a goaltender, the goalie who stops pucks and protects the net.
6. How many Stanley Cups has he won?He has won three Stanley Cups, all with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, 2016, and 2017.

NHL Entry Draft: An annual event where NHL teams select eligible young players to join their organizations, often marking the beginning of their professional careers.
Stanley Cup: The championship trophy awarded annually to the winner of the National Hockey League playoffs, considered one of the most prestigious trophies in professional sports.
Vezina Trophy: An award presented annually to the goaltender who is judged to be the best in the National Hockey League, based on regular-season performance.
Goaltender: The player positioned in front of the net whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by stopping shots.