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    Brent Sopel

    BrentSopel

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      7/1/1977
    • Birthplace
      Calgary, AB
    • Draft Info
      1995: Rd 6, Pk 144 (VAN)

    Stats

    • G
      44
    • A
      174
    • PTS
      218
    • +/-
      32
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      How Brent Sopel is opening doors for fellow former hockey players

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      How Brent Sopel is opening doors for fellow former hockey players
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        At 40, and still struggling to read, Brent Sopel opens up

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        Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

        Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

        — Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.
        Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights

        Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights

        Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights
        Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Highlights

        Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Highlights

        Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Highlights
        Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights

        Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights

        Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
        Staal's goal pushes Hurricanes past Senators 4-3 in final home game before Olympic break

        Staal's goal pushes Hurricanes past Senators 4-3 in final home game before Olympic break

        — Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal with roughly five minutes left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
        Sources: Team Canada adds Bennett as replacement for Cirelli

        Sources: Team Canada adds Bennett as replacement for Cirelli

        Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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