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Sven
Butenschon
Defense
Birthdate
22/3/1976
Birthplace
Itzehoe, GER
Draft Info
1994: Rd 3, Pk 57 (PIT)
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Birthdate
22/3/1976
Birthplace
Itzehoe, GER
Draft Info
1994: Rd 3, Pk 57 (PIT)
Position
Defense
Career History
Vancouver Canucks
2005-2006 (1 Season)
New York Islanders
2002-2004 (2 Seasons)
Edmonton Oilers
2000-2002 (2 Seasons)
Pittsburgh Penguins
1997-2001 (4 Seasons)
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Wild aim to keep road win streak going in game against the Sharks
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Vancouver in action against Philadelphia following shootout win
Philadelphia Flyers (19-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-19-3, in the Pacific Division)
