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Erik
Cole
Left Wing
Birthdate
6/11/1978
Birthplace
Oswego, NY
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 71 (CAR)
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Biography
Birthdate
6/11/1978
Birthplace
Oswego, NY
Draft Info
1998: Rd 3, Pk 71 (CAR)
Position
Left Wing
Career History
Detroit Red Wings
2014*-2015 (1 Season)
Dallas Stars
2012-2014* (3 Seasons)
Montreal Canadiens
2011-2013 (2 Seasons)
Carolina Hurricanes
2001-2004, 2005, 2008*-2011 (9 Seasons)
Edmonton Oilers
2008*-2009 (1 Season)
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