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For Dube, a second-round draft pick of the Flames in 2016, it was his second camp with the NHL club. The Cochrane, AB native earned plenty of positive reviews for his play and is forecast to be a key player in the organization for years to come.
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In an injury-abbreviated 2016-17 WHL season shortened to just 40 games, the 5-foot-11, 185-pound forward still found a way to pile up 55 points.
, for one, is excited to see what stronger, savvier Dube will bring to the club this season, both on and off the ice.
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In addition to be committed to helping the Rockets win in 2017-18, Dube has one specific personal goal in mind香蕉视频直播攎aking the Canadian junior team香蕉视频直播檚 roster for the second year in a row.
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Dube will make his season debut with the Rockets (2-0-0-) Friday at home to the Everett Silvertips. Face off at Prospera Place is 7:05 p.m.
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