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Tags: NCAA (Hockey East) Best Defensive Defenseman

Brian Dumoulin

Matthew Zator | July 29, 2021

Born: September 6, 1991 Draft: 2009 Hurricanes #51 Overall Hometown: Biddeford, ME Position: D Known For: 2x Stanley Cup Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Seattle Kraken Brian…

Justin Braun

Kyle Knopp | April 5, 2021

Born: February 10, 1987 Draft: 2007 Sharks, 201st Overall Hometown: St. Paul, MN, USA Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: USA Current Team: Straubing Tigers Justin Timothy Braun…

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