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Kris
Beech
Center
Birthdate
5/2/1981
Birthplace
Salmon Arm, BC
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 7 (WSH)
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Birthdate
5/2/1981
Birthplace
Salmon Arm, BC
Draft Info
1999: Rd 1, Pk 7 (WSH)
Position
Center
Career History
Vancouver Canucks
2007*-2008 (1 Season)
Columbus Blue Jackets
2007*-2008 (1 Season)
Pittsburgh Penguins
2001-2004, 2007-2007* (4 Seasons)
Washington Capitals
2000-2001, 2005-2007 (3 Seasons)
Nashville Predators
2005-2006 (1 Season)
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