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Kale Clague

Matthew Zator | July 19, 2021

Born: Jun 5, 1998 Draft: 2016 Kings #51 Overall Hometown: Regina, SK Position: D Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Canada Current Team: Buffalo Sabres Kale Clague (born June 5,…

Ethan Bear

Matthew Zator | May 7, 2021

Born: June 26, 1997 Draft: 2015 Oilers #124 Overall Hometown: Regina, SK Position: Defence Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Canada Current Team: Washington Capitals Ethan Bear (born June 26,…

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…

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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