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Matthew Zator | August 3, 2021

Born: November 4, 1984 Draft: 2003 Kings #13 Overall Hometown: Ithaca, NY Position: LW/RW Known For: 2x Stanley Cup Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Status: Retired Dustin James…

Shane Doan

Patrick Brown | April 19, 2021

Born: October 10, 1976 Draft: 1995 Jets, 7th Overall Hometown: Halkirk, AB, CAN Position: RW Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Shane Albert Doan (born October 10, 1976) is a Canadian former…

Wayne Simmonds

Matthew Zator | April 3, 2021

Born: Aug 26, 1988 Draft: 2007 Kings, #61 Overall Hometown: Scarborough, ON Position: RW Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Wayne Simmonds (born August 26, 1988) is a Canadian…

Nick Foligno

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2021

Born: October 31, 1987 Draft: 2006 Senators, 28th overall Hometown: Buffalo, NY, USA Position: Wing/Centre Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: USA/Canada Current Team: Chicago Blackhawks Nicholas Foligno (born October…

Shea Weber

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2021

Born: August 14, 1985 Draft: 2003 Predators, #49 Overall Hometown: Sicamous, BC Position: Defence Known For: Big Shot Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Shea Michael Weber (born August 14, 1985)…

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