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Tags: CHL Defenseman of the Year

Ivan Provorov

Matthew Zator | April 5, 2021

Born: January 13, 1997 Draft: 2015 Flyers, Seventh Overall Hometown: Yaroslavl, Russia Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Russia Current Team: Columbus Blue Jackets Ivan Vladimirovich Provorov (born…

Ryan Ellis

Patrick Brown | April 1, 2021

Born: January 3, 1991 Draft: 2009 Predators, 11th Overall Hometown: Hamilton, ON, CAN Position: D Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Philadelphia Flyers Ryan James Ellis (born January…

Ty Smith

Kyle Knopp | March 29, 2021

Born: March 24, 2000 Draft: 2018 Devils, 17th Overall Hometown: Lloydminster, SK, CAN Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Wilkes/Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL) Ty Smith…

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