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Neal Pionk

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (July 29, 1995- )
    Born in Omaha, Nebraska
    Attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth (2015-17)
    Signed with the New York Rangers as an undrafted free agent in 2017
    Defenseman for the New York Rangers (2017-19) and the Winnipeg Jets

Why he might be annoying:

    He has a baby face.
    His last name is hard to pronounce.
    He left college a couple years early to sign a pro contract.
    He is prone to making turnovers in his own end.
    He was suspended for two games after he laid out another player with a vicious knee on knee hit (December 6, 2021).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was among a select handful of players to be born in Nebraska to reach the NHL.
    He was the USHL's top defenseman of the year during his first full season in Sioux City (2013-14).
    He was acquired by the Jets in a trade that sent Jacob Trouba to the Rangers.
    He established himself as a full-time player upon being acquired by the Jets.
    He was a mainstay for the United States in international competitions.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying