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- Nov 16, 2005
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There are those who wonder if the Ontario Hockey League is being too liberal with its application of Exceptional Player status. But for the now-17-year-old defenseman who was the second to burst through those now-open floodgates, the key to exceptional status is the ability to be a normal, functioning, part of a junior team.
“You just have to be physically mature,” explained Aaron Ekblad, a defender for the Barrie Colts, who started the OHL Championship series last Friday against the London Knights. “You’re going to have a lot of guys who are going to be coming after you. You kind of have a target on your back.… read more
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