List of people from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

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This is a list of notable people who are from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan whether born, raised, or have spent a large part or formative part of their life and or career in that city. Colloquially known as Prince Albertans.

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Sherry Anderson CurlerCanadian and World Senior Curling Champion and has captured silver and bronze at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. [1]

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Mike Bales Hockey player NHL goalie for the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators [2]
Burke Barlow MusicianFormer guitarist for the folk band The Deep Dark Woods. Was with the band from 2005 to 2012. [3]
Scott Basiuk Hockey playerHas played in minor pro hockey leagues in Canada and United States such as American Hockey League and ECHL. He most recently played for the Sheffield Steelers in the Elite Ice Hockey League. [4]
Brad Bergen Hockey playerPlayed his entire career in various leagues in Germany. He last played during the 2007-08 as part of the SERC Wild Wings while they were in 2nd Bundesliga. [5]
Todd Bergen Hockey playerPlayed one season in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1984–85 season. [6]
Sheldon Bergstrom ActorHas done acting in TV, film, and stage. He does minor roles and is known for Rob Ford: The Musical [7]
Mike Botha Diamond cutterDiamond cutter and educator known for cutting the Baby Rose, part of the Premier Rose Diamond and the Esperanza Diamond; creator of the Sirius Star range of diamond shapes [8]
David Luther Burgess (1891-1960)World War I pilot and politician World War I flying ace; in 1926, was the sole challenger to Liberal Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in a by-election held in Prince Albert; ran as an Independent [9]
Johnny Bower (1924-2017)Hockey player NHL Hall of Fame goaltender having played most of career in the league with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played seven games with the New York Rangers. [10]
Robert Boyer Visual artist and professorMétis Cree visual artist and university professor. His abstract art was known for being politically charged. [11]
John Ernest Bradshaw (1866-1917)Businessman and politicianOpened a general store in 1900 and an insurance business, Bradshaw Agencies. He served as Alderman of the city of Prince Albert from 1895 to 1905 and was mayor in 1906. He represented Prince Albert City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1908 to 1917 as a Provincial Rights Party and then Conservative member. [12]

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Scotty Cameron (1921-1993)Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the New York Rangers
Allan Casey AuthorBorn in Regina and raised in Prince Albert; an award nominated author for his non-fiction works [13]
Deborah Chatsis AmbassadorBorn in Chilliwack, British Columbia; she was raised in Prince Albert and is a member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. Her post-secondary education includes Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's of Law from the University of Saskatchewan, Masters of Law from the University of Ottawa, Masters in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Her foreign service career included Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam, Director of South Asia Relations, Ambassador of Canada to Guatemala, High Commissioner to Belize, and Global Affairs Canada. [14]
Lawrence Clarke HBC official and politicianHudson's Bay Company Official, early Territorial Government Representative and prominent local citizen considered by some to be the instigator of the North-West Rebellion of 1885. He was the first elected Member of the Legislative Assembly in North-West Territories' history. [15]
Don Cody Business owner and politicianHe represented Watrous from 1971 to 1975 and Kinistino from 1978 to 1982 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party member. He was mayor of Prince Albert from 1994 to 2003. [16]
John Comiskey Football playerPlayed centre with the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL [17]
Adam Cracknell Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks. He currently plays for the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL as an Edmonton Oilers prospect. [18]
Neil Stanley Crawford (1931-1992)Politician and jazz musicianPractised law in Edmonton, Alberta, in the 1950s and 1960s; served as an executive assistant to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker between 1961 and 1963; served as Young Progressive Conservative Association President from 1963 to 1964; had a jazz band composed of provincial MLAs called the Tory Blue Notes, in which he played trumpet.
John Marcel Cuelenaere (1910-1967) QC Lawyer and politicianHe represented Shellbrook from 1964 to 1967 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal. Was a member of the Prince Albert city council and served as mayor from 1946 to 1954. [19]
Ruth Cuthand ArtistAn artist who specializes in traditional craft (beadwork), drawing and printmaking. [20]
Margaret Cuthbert Radio pioneerNBC Radio producer responsible for various programming at the main Radio City headquarters from 1924 to 1952 [21] [22]

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Rod Dallman Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers; career penalty minutes leader for the Springfield Indians; born in Quesnel, British Columbia, played junior hockey for the Prince Albert Raiders; currently lives in Prince Albert. [23]
Scott Daniels Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, and New Jersey Devils. [24]
Ron Davidson Hockey player and lawyerPlayed with Team Canada at the 1980 Winter Olympics. He graduated from Queen's University law school in 1982. Following university, he played professional hockey in Sweden, Switzerland, and France for four years before starting his law career in 1986 in Ottawa. He remained active in hockey as assistant at Howie Meeker's hockey schools and later as director of hockey programming for the Ottawa Senators.. [25] [26]
Thomas Clayton Davis (1856-1917)Lawyer, judge, diplomat, and politicianSon of Thomas Osborne Davis; he practised law in Prince Albert and later served two terms as alderman for the city; he was mayor from 1921 to 1924. He represented Prince Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1925 to 1939 as a Liberal. [27]
Thomas Osborne Davis (1856-1917)PoliticianFather of Thomas Clayton Davis. Liberal Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada representing the Provisional District of Saskatchewan, and later a member of the Senate of Canada; served on the town council for Prince Albert; mayor from 1894 to 1895; died in office as mayor when he was 60
Guy Delparte Hockey playerPlayed in 48 NHL games with the Colorado Rockies during the 1976–77 season. [28]
Ivor Dent (1924-2009) CM PoliticianBorn in Prince Albert; became a politician in Alberta; former mayor of Edmonton; former candidate for the House of Commons of Canada and the Legislative Assembly of Alberta [29]
Selwyn Dewdney Author, illustrator, artist, activist and pioneer in both art therapy and pictographyBorn in Prince Albert, moved to Kenora, Ontario; received post-secondary education at the University of Toronto where he received a general Bachelor of Arts; Ontario College of Education; received a High School Assistant's Certificate and Art Specialists Certificate. [30]
Don Dickinson Writer and authorAward-winning writer and author. His post-secondary education included being a graduate of University of Saskatchewan and University of British Columbia. He was nominated and shortlisted for a number of awards including winning the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 1992 for Blue Husbands. [31]
John Diefenbaker (1895-1979) PC CH QC FRSC FRSA Prime Minister 13th Prime Minister of Canada, serving 1957–1963; Diefenbaker House in Prince Albert is open as a museum to the public in the summer season, the home where Diefenbaker lived for ten years with his first wife, Edna Brower and when she died, his second, Olive Palmer [32]
Samuel James Donaldson (1856-1926)Farmer, rancher, police officer, and politicianHe served on the council for Prince Albert from 1889 to 1908 and was mayor from 1892 to 1894. He represented Prince Albert County and then Shellbrook in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1905 to 1915 as a Provincial Rights-Conservative MLA and Prince Albert in the House of Commons of Canada from 1915 to 1917 as a Conservative MP. [33]
Liam Dougherty Ice dancerProvincial, national, and international ice dancer
Rick Ducommun ActorActor and comedian, often seen in supporting film and TV roles

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Brian Fitzpatrick Lawyer and politicianHe served as an MP between November 27, 2000 – October 14, 2008 in the Prince Albert riding for the Canadian Alliance/Conservative Party. [34]
Robert Fleming Composer, pianist, organist, choirmaster, and teacher [35]
Harold John Fraser Lawyer and politician QC ; practised law in Prince Albert, served on the school board and city council, and was mayor from 1934 to 1938. He represented Prince Albert City from 1939 to 1944 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal. [36]
Gayleen Froese Author and singer-songwriterReleased three albums; Obituary (1997), Chimera (1999), and Sacrifice (2005). Released mystery novels including Touch (2005) and Grayling Cross (2011). Both books were published by NeWest Press. Her non-fiction and humour writing has appeared in publications including See Magazine, The Rat Creek Press, and The Session. [37]
Darcy Furber Politician and business ownerHe served as an MLA for the NDP from 2007 to 2011 in the Prince Albert Northcote riding. [38]

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Robert George Naval officer Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy [39]
Glenda Goertzen Author and illustrator BFA. Genres of writing include fantasy, science fiction, children's literature, and young adult fiction. Her notable works include best-selling children's novel The Prairie Dogs and City Dog, both of which have won a number of awards and honours. [40]
Grey Owl (1888-1938)Environmentalist, conservationist, fur trapper, and writerGrey Owl is the pseudonym of Archibald Stansfeld Belaney used in certain situations and when he became a writer. When he used "Grey Owl," he would tell people he was Native. When he met 19-year-old Iroquois Mowhawk teen Gertrude Bernard, she encouraged him to stop trapping and publish his writings. He would write about the wilderness.
Kelly Guard Hockey playerSigned an NHL contract undrafted with the Ottawa Senators though he never played a game; played in Europe during the latter part of his career, but retired due to sustaining an injury. [41]

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Tavis Hansen Hockey playerPlayed in 34 games in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix Coyotes. [42]
Joe Hargrave Politician and business ownerIs an MLA for the Saskatchewan Party for the Prince Albert Carlton riding where he is the Minister of Crown Investments and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). He also owns Riverside Dodge auto dealership in Prince Albert. [43]
Ellie Harvie ActressPortrayed Morticia Addams on The New Addams Family
Larry Haylor Football coachRetired football coach where he assistant coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies from 1971 to 1973 and head coach of the Western Ontario University Mustangs from 1984 to 2006. During his time with the Mustangs, he led them Vanier Cup in 1989 and 1884 and was named was named Coach of the Year in 1990 and 1998. He is also one of the most winningest coaches in U Sports football history. In 2014, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and is a member of London Sports Hall of Fame. [44]
Carisa Hendrix Magician, circus stunt performer, and fire eaterAward-winning magician and stunt performer that specializes in fire eating. She also performs of under the persona of Lucy Darling. [45]
Dale Henry Hockey playerPlayed 132 games in the NHL for the New York Islanders [46]
Darryl Hickie Politician, parole officer, and police officerWas an MLA for the Saskatchewan Party from 2007 to 2015 in the Prince Albert Carlton riding. He was appointed to the Executive Council of Saskatchewan as Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing in Brad Wall's government in 2007. [47]
Douglas Hill AuthorScience fiction author, editor and reviewer; born in Brandon, Manitoba and raised in Prince Albert [48]
Randy Hoback PoliticianElected to represent the electoral district of Prince Albert in the 2008 Canadian federal election; member of the Conservative Party. [49]
Stan Hovdebo Politician and educatorNew Democratic Party member of the Canadian House of Commons; educator; served terms provincially and nationally. [50]
Brittany Hudak Paralympic Nordic skier Paralympic Nordic skier in Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon. Won bronze at the 2018 Paralympics [51]

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James Isbister (1833-1915) Métis leaderCanadian Métis leader who founded the Isbister settlement the precursor of Prince Albert; may have been the first farmer to grow wheat in the area [52] [53]

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Honoré Jackson (1861-1952)Métis leader Louis Riel's secretary, leader of the Prince Albert Settler's Union in the early 1880s [54]
Harry Jerome (1940-1982) OC SprinterSchool teacher and track and field runner who competed in three Olympic Games, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the Pan-American Games during the 1960s [55]
Victoria Jurgens PoliticianRepresented the Saskatchewan Party from 2011 to 2016 in the Prince Albert Northcote riding. [56]

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Marliese Kasner Curler and teacher 2003 World Junior Champion and former member of her sister Stefanie Lawton's team. [57]
Ralph Katzman Politician and farmer Progressive Conservative MLA from 1975 to 1986 in the riding of Rosthern. Was one of 21 MLAs convicted of fraud. [58]
Boris Karloff (1887-1969)ActorKnown for his roles in horror films portraying characters like Frankenstein's monster and The Mummy; resided in Prince Albert during the early 20th century; applied to Harry St. Clair of Prince Albert's Harry St. Clair players and toured with them between 1912 and 1914 before becoming famous in Hollywood [59] [60] [61]
Andrew Knox Politician and farmerHe represented Prince Albert in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1925. He was elected to Parliament in the 1917 federal election as a Liberal-Unionist supporter of Sir Robert Borden's wartime Union Government. After the war, he crossed the floor to join the new Progressive Party. [62]
Kirk Krack FreediverBroke records throughout his career; created Performance Freediving International, Canadian Association of Freediving and Apnea; founding member of the United States Apnea Association; organized many competitions; head safety for the Cayman Challenge; has done film and TV work associated with freediving [63]
Jason Krywulak Hockey playerPlayed three games for the San Diego Gulls in the minor pro West Coast Hockey League during the 1997–98 season before returning to the University of Calgary. From 1998 to 2000, he played the rest of career in Germany. [64]
Orland Kurtenbach Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He was the Canucks' inaugural captain [65]

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John Henderson Lamont (1865-1936)Supreme Court JusticeBorn in Horning's Mills, Canada West; became a Prince Albert lawyer, Liberal politician, and Supreme Court Justice [66]
Stefanie Lawton Curler Marliese Kasner's sister and former teammate. 2000 Canadian Junior Champion. [67]
Bob Lowes Ice hockey coach and executiveTwo-time winner of the Canadian Hockey League Coach of the Year Award [68]

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Charles Mair (1838-1927)Poet19th-century Canadian nationalist poet who resided in Prince Albert for several years in the early 1880s [69]
Day Hort MacDowall (1850-1927)PoliticianProminent citizen; elected as an MLA representing Prince Albert in the Legislative Assembly of North-West Territories in 1883 and served until 1885 [70]
Chris Mason MusicianFormer bassist for the folk rock band The Deep Dark Woods [3]
Dave Manson Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Former assistant coach in the Western Hockey League with Prince Albert Raiders from 2002 to 2018. An assistant coach in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors since 2018. [71] [72]
John Paul Meagher Politician and developerRepresented the Progressive Conservatives in Prince Albert riding from 1982 to 1986. [73]
Tracy Medve Airline executiveFormer president of Canadian North
Thomas McKay (1849-1924)Politician and farmerRepresented Prince Albert in the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories, 1891-1894 and 1898–1905; brother-in-law of Lawrence Clarke, and like Clarke was connected to the Conservative Party of Canada; first mayor of Prince Albert; a Protestant Métis or Anglo-Métis; was involved in the North-West Rebellion on the side of the federal government [53] [74]
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) CBE AuthorBetween 1890 and 1891 at the age of 16, lived in Prince Albert with her father and step-mother; published 20 novels, over 500 short stories, an autobiography and a book of poetry [75]
Blair Morgan Motocross/snowcross athleteFive-time X-Games gold medalist in snowcross [76]
Jerome Mrazek Hockey player Goaltender who played in one NHL game for the Philadelphia Flyers. [77]
Wynona Mulcaster Artist, teacher, and competitive riding instructorPost-secondary education included: BA in Art and English from the University of Saskatchewan, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts School of Art and Design. In 1993 she was given the Lifetime Award for Excellence in the Arts by the Saskatchewan Arts Board. As a teacher she helped established what became the Emma Lake Artist's Workshops, taught at Saskatchewan Teachers' College in 1943 serving as Director of Art Education from 1945 to 1948. Between 1964 and 1977, she was associate professor in the Department of Visual Art at the University of Saskatchewan. From 1943 to 1977, she was the instructor at the Saskatoon Pony Club. Was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. [78]
Lloyd John Muller Politician and farmerRepresented the Progressive Conservative as an MLA in the Shellbrok-Torch River riding from 1982 to 1991.

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Jeff Nelson Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators. [79]
Ted Newall OC EntrepreneurReceived post-secondary education at the University of Saskatchewan. He served as, chairman, vice-president, and CEO of DuPont Canada Inc.; vice-chairman and CEO of NOVA Corporation. Was chairman in various other companies and corporations. Was a University of Calgary board member. [80]
James Nisbet (1823-1874)Missionary and Presbyterian ministerFounder of Prince Albert. [53]
Yvette Nolan Playwright, director, and educatorNative playwright who is a writer and director of many plays. She is also an educator in the area of dramaturgy. [81]

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Sheila Shaen Orr ArtistCree, Scottish, and Inuit visual artist known for her work mixing traditional media such as porcupine quills and beadwork with acrylics and canvas.

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Ryan Parent Hockey playerProfessional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks as well was signed by Anaheim Ducks [82]
Donny Parenteau Country music singer, songwriter, and musicianFormer fiddle player for country music star Neal McCoy; moved back to Prince Albert to start a solo career [83]
Denis Pederson Hockey playerPlayed 435 games in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues, and with Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga to end his career [84]

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Nicole Rancourt PoliticianMLA for the NDP in the Prince Albert Northcote riding. She was in elected in 2016. [85]
Andy Renaud Politician and real estate agentWas an MLA for NDP in the riding of Kelsey-Tisdale/Carrot River Valley from 1991 to 1999. He held such positions as Minister of Highways and Transportation, and chairman of the Board of Saskatchewan Water Corporation, Saskatchewan Transportation Company and the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation, and Minister of Agriculture.
Jessica Robinson Country music singerHas achieved some success nationally as a country singer. [86]
Jim Robson BroadcasterRadio and television broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks, 1970–1999; inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame and the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Terry Ruskowski Hockey playerCentre who played in the NHL for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars; previously played for the Houston Aeros of the WHA; the only player to captain four different NHL teams [87]

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Braden Schneider Ice hockey playerDrafted by the New York Rangers in 2020, scored his first NHL goal in his first NHL game in January 2022. [88]
Norman Sheldon Soccer playerScottish immigrant that played on Team Canada in the early 1900s. He is a member of both the Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Sports Halls of Fame. [89]
David Steuart (1916-2010)Politician, cabinet minister, Senator, and mayor of Prince AlbertHe was elected to Prince Albert city council in 1951 and served as mayor from 1954 to 1958. In provincial politics he served in Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as an MLA from in the ridings of Prince Albert City and Prince Albert-Duck Lake from 1962 to 1977. He also served as the leader of the Liberal Party from 1971 to 1976. [90]
John Stevenson (1873-1956)Politician Liberal MLA representing the riding of Francis from 1908 to 1912. Served as a Senator representing the Senatorial division of Prince Albert, as appointed by William Lyon Mackenzie King, from 1940 to 1956. [91]

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Richard Tapper SwimmerCompeted for New Zealand at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Allan R. Taylor OC BankerBanker who was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2006. [92]
Joey Tetarenko Hockey playerPlayed in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Ottawa Senators [93]
Kara Thevenot CurlerBronze medalist at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. [94]
Jesse Thistle Author and professorAuthored the best-selling memoir From the Ashes and is assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University. His post-secondary education includes a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies with a Specialized Honours in History from York University in 2015, Masters of History at the University of Waterloo in 2016, and PhD in the History Department at York University. [95]
Dave Tippett Professional ice hockey coach and playerPlayed 1979–1981 for the Prince Albert Raiders [96]
Max Thompson Nordic combined skier Has competed nationally and internationally at the Olympics [97]
Ken Tralnberg Curler and curling coachSilver medalist at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He coached the Swiss Women's Curling team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. [98]

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Doyle Vermette PoliticianMLA for the NDP in the Cumberland riding. He was first elected in 2008. [99]
Jon Vickers CC Opera singerA distinguished tenor. [100]

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Owen Walter Hockey playerAwarded the 2003 Brown University Charles A. Robinson Memorial Trophy for academic achievement before playing professionally. [101]
George Weaver (1908-1986)Politician and metallurgical engineerServed as a Liberal MP for the Churchill riding from 1949 to 1957 [102]
Kaitlin Willoughby Hockey playerHockey player currently with PWHL Toronto [103]
Rick Wilson Hockey player and coachPlayed in the NHL for Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and Detroit Red Wings. He was an assistant coach for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey team, Prince Albert Raiders, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars. He was also an acting head coach between January 25, 2002, and May 2002 for the Dallas Stars. He won the Memorial Cup in 1985. He won the Stanley Cup in 1999. On August 10, 2010, Wilson was named assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild organization, a position he held until the conclusion of the 2015–16 season. [104] [105]

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Dylan Yeo Hockey playerCurrently plays for the Dragons de Rouen in Ligue Magnus [106]

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