Ian Gordon (born May 15, 1975) is a Canadian-born

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former professional

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who last played for ERC Ingolstadt of the

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Career

After playing in the

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and the International Hockey League, Gordon moved to Germany in 2000, when he signed with the

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. After three seasons, he transferred to the

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in 2003, won the German title with the Lions in his first season in Frankfurt, and remained with the team until 2010 when the Lions folded due to financial difficulties. Gordon became a naturalized German citizen on November 18, 2008. On July 7, 2010, Gordon signed a contract with Ingolstadt. Gordon announced his retirement after the

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season.

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* 1975 births Living people Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Cleveland Lumberjacks players ERC Ingolstadt players Frankfurt Lions players Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL) players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Sportspeople from North Battleford Saint John Flames players Saskatoon Blades players Schwenninger Wild Wings players Swift Current Broncos players Utah Grizzlies (IHL) players Naturalized citizens of Germany Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Germany {{Canada-icehockey-goaltender-stub