Constantin Braun (born March 11, 1988) is a German professional
ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for and captain of the
Bietigheim Steelers of the
Deutsche Eishockey Liga
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(DEL).
Playing career
Braun was drafted by the
Los Angeles Kings in the
2006 NHL Entry Draft
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in the sixth round, 164th overall, and began playing professionally with Berlin in the
2005–06 season.
As a five-time German champion, and following his 15th season with Eisbären Berlin, Braun was reunited with his brother, Laurin, as he was loaned to Krefeld Pinguine for the following
2020–21
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season on 9 December 2020.
International play
Braun has played internationally for the
German national team
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.
Braun was named to the
Germany men's national ice hockey team for competition at the
2014 IIHF World Championship
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.
Family
His younger brother,
Laurin
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, also plays for the Eisbären. His older brother, Simon trains the Eisbären junior team.
Constantin Braun is a father of 3.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
Awards and honors
References
External links
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1988 births
Living people
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen players
Eisbären Berlin players
German ice hockey defencemen
Krefeld Pinguine players
Los Angeles Kings draft picks
People from Lampertheim
Sportspeople from Darmstadt (region)
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