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Brooks Orpik

Brooks Orpik

Richard Brooks Orpik (born September 26, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He has previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Orpik has won the Stanley Cup twice: in 2009 with Pittsburgh and in 2018 with Washington. Being the oldest player on the team during his final years in Washington, his Russian teammates fondly referred to him as "Batya" ("father" or "dad") and he was one of the most respected players amongst his Capitals teammates.

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