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Matthew Zator | June 12, 2021

Born: April 28, 1964 Draft: 1982 Red Wings #86 Overall Hometown: Cambridge, ON Position: D Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Vancouver Canucks (asst coach) Bradley William…

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Matthew Zator | April 14, 2021

Born: October 10, 1996 Draft: 2015 Jets #198 Overall Hometown: Haapavesi, Finland Position: Defence Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Finland Current Team: Montreal Canadiens Sami Niku (born 10 October…

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