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    Kris Russell

    KrisRussell

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      5/2/1987
    • Birthplace
      Caroline, AB
    • Draft Info
      2005: Rd 3, Pk 67 (CBJ)

    Stats

    • G
      48
    • A
      206
    • PTS
      254
    • +/-
      2
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