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Saskatoon's Roger McQueen living up to high expectations in draft year

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For Saskatoon’s Roger McQueen, the most important season of his young and promising hockey career couldn’t have had a better start. The 18-year-old Brandon Wheat Kings centre leads the Western Hockey League in goals, with six, and points, with nine, through the first couple games of the season. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing reports.

4 Oct 2024 English Canada News

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