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    RicoFata

    • Center
    • Birthdate
      12/2/1980
    • Birthplace
      Sault Ste. Marie, ON
    • Draft Info
      1998: Rd 1, Pk 6 (CGY)

    Stats

    • G
      27
    • A
      36
    • PTS
      63
    • +/-
      -60
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    Biography

    Birthdate12/2/1980
    BirthplaceSault Ste. Marie, ON
    Draft Info1998: Rd 1, Pk 6 (CGY)
    Position Center

    Career History

    Washington Capitals
    Washington Capitals2005*-2007 (2 Seasons)
    Atlanta Thrashers
    Atlanta Thrashers2005*-2006 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Pittsburgh Penguins2002*-2004, 2005-2005* (3 Seasons)
    New York Rangers
    New York Rangers2001-2002* (2 Seasons)
    Calgary Flames
    Calgary Flames1998-2001 (3 Seasons)

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    Vegas Golden Knights outlast Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3

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