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    KeithBallard

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      11/26/1982
    • Birthplace
      Baudette, MN
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 11 (BUF)
    • Birthdate
      11/26/1982
    • Birthplace
      Baudette, MN
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 11 (BUF)

    Stats

    • G
      38
      A
      137
      PTS
      175
      +/-
      -13
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