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The tough world of ice hockey requires fitness, strength, aggression, speed and skill. Vegan ice hockey players have proved that this can be done on a plant-based diet.
TJ Galiardi ice hockey player
TJ Galiardi is a retired professional ice hockey player, he started playing in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2007-8, returning to his home town where he joined Calgary Hitmen early in that season. TJ was named the #2 rookie in the WHL with 70 points, leading the whole league in playoff scoring.
Michael Zigomanis ice hockey player
Michael has been a professional ice hockey player since 2001, and played regularly as a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies.
Georges Laraque ice hockey player
At 6'3" and 116kg Georges cuts an imposing figure on the ice. Georges played in the lower leagues, before joining Edmonton to play in the Canadian National Hockey League in the 1997-98 season. Georges gained a reputation as an aggressive player, and was unanimously named "Best Fighter" by Hockey News in 2003. In 2008 he signed for Montreal Canadiens.
Andreas Hanni ice hockey player
Andreas started playing in the Swiss National League aged 17, and soon the 189cm (6'2") Defenceman became established player, moving clubs in 2002 then joining SC Bern, with whom the national title was won.