Chris Nielsen Ice hockey player
Chris Nielsen (born February 16, 1980) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre.Nielsen was born in Tanzania while his Canadian father was stationed there working for the Canadian International Development Agency. His family moved back to Canada when he was three, and he grew up on a farm near the small town of Goodlands, Manitoba.Nielsen was drafted in the 2nd round, 36th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He played parts of two seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Ice hockey player
| Career start | 2000 |
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| Career end | 2006 |
| draft | 36th overall |
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| draft year | 1998 |
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| shoots | Right |