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Matthew Zator | October 15, 2021

SBorn: Mar 17, 1997 Draft: 2015 Penguins, 46th Overall Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands Position: RW/LW Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Netherlands/Canada Current Team: HC CSKA Moscow (KHL) Daniel Sprong (born…

Danny Syvret

Colin Newby | April 30, 2022

Born: June 13, 1985 Draft: 2005, Edmonton Oilers, #81 Overall Hometown: Millgrove, ON, CAN Position: D Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Danny Syvret (born June 13, 1985)…

Darren Reid

Colin Newby | April 11, 2022

Born: May 8, 1983 Draft: 2002, Tampa Bay Lightning, #286 Overall Hometown: Lac La Biche, AB, CAN Position: RW Known For: Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: Canada Darren Reid (born May 8,…

Darren Rumble

Colin Newby | January 15, 2023

Born: Jan. 23, 1969 Draft: 1987, Philadelphia Flyers, #20 Overall Hometown: Barrie, ON, CAN Position: D Known For: Former 1st-Round Pick Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Darren William Rumble (born January…

Devante Smith-Pelly

Kerry Collins | August 21, 2022

Born: June 14, 1992 Draft: 2010 Ducks 42nd Overall Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario Position: Right Wing Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Laval Rocket Devante Malik Smith-Pelly (born June…

Dmitry Orlov

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2021

Born: July 23, 1991 Draft: 2009 Capitals #55 Overall Hometown: Novokuznetsk, Russia Position: Defense Known For: 3x WC Bronze Medalist Shoots: Left National Team: Russia Current Team: San Jose Sharks…

Dominic Roussel

Colin Newby | January 25, 2023

Born: Feb. 22, 1970 Draft: 1988, Philadelphia Flyers, #63 Overall Hometown: Hull, QC, CAN Position: G Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Dominic Roussel (born February 22, 1970) is a…

Dominic Roussel

Colin Newby | January 26, 2023

Born: Feb. 22, 1970 Draft: 1988, Philadelphia Flyers, #63 Overall Hometown: Hull, QC, CAN Position: G Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Canada Dominic Roussel (born February 22, 1970) is a…

Dylan McIlrath

Matthew Zator | October 18, 2024

Born: April 20, 1992 Draft: 2010 Rangers #10 Overall Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Position: Defenseman Known For: Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Washington Capitals Dylan McIlrath (born April 20,…

Ethen Frank

Matthew Zator | March 2, 2025

Born: February 5, 1998 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Papillion, NE Position: Right Wing/Center Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Team: Washington Capitals Ethen Frank (born February 5, 1998)…

Hardy Häman Aktell

Ryan Gagne | October 28, 2023

Born: July 4, 1998 Draft: 108th Overall Nashville 2016 Hometown: Kåge, SWE Position: Defense Known For: SHL Champion Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Hershey Bears Hardy Häman Aktell (born…

Hunter Shepard

Ryan Gagne | October 28, 2023

Born: Nov. 7, 1995 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Cohasset, MN Position: Goalie Known For: Calder Cup Champion Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Washington Capitals Hunter Markus Shepard (born November…

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