Teddy Da Costa


Teddy Da Costa is a French professional ice hockey player. He is currently a free agent having last played for Brûleurs de Loups in the Ligue Magnus. Da Costa has represented France at two junior men's world championships and seven senior men's world championships. Da Costa's brothers Stéphane and Gabriel are also professional ice hockey players.

Personal

A native of Melun, France, Da Costa is the son of a Portuguese–French father and Polish mother. His two brothers, Stephane and Gabriel, also play hockey in Russia and France leagues, respectively.

Playing career

Da Costa first played professionally in 2004–04 for the Rapaces de Gap, where he played with his brother Gabriel. He scored eight goals and three assists in 19 games. The following season, he signed with KH Zagłębie Sosnowiec in Poland, where he would play five seasons. Da Costa joined Rouen for the 2010–11 season. Da Costa returned to Poland to play with GKS Tychy for two seasons. In 2013, he signed with Hokki of the Mestis league in Finland. For the 2014-2015 season he was signed by Tappara, playing in the Finnish Elite League, Liiga.

International

Internationally, Da Costa has played on Frances' national Under-20 ice hockey team in 2005 and 2006. He has played for the France national men's team in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Da Costa was named to the France men's national ice hockey team for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.