Stéphane Da Costa

Stéphane Da Costa, born on July eleventh, nineteen eighty-nine, is a distinguished French professional ice hockey player currently playing as a centre for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His journey in ice hockey began in France, but he soon moved to the United States as a junior to hone his skills and develop his talent.

After his junior career, Da Costa transitioned to collegiate hockey, where he spent two seasons at Merrimack College. His impressive performance caught the attention of the National Hockey League (NHL), leading him to sign as a free agent with the Ottawa Senators in two thousand eleven. During his time with the Senators, he played in forty-seven games over three seasons, showcasing his abilities on a larger stage.

In two thousand fourteen, Da Costa made the decision to leave the NHL, signing with CSKA Moscow as a free agent. His career has not only been marked by his club achievements but also by his representation of France in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships and the Olympics, where he has proudly donned the national colors.