Since he left the Beaufort Delta to pursue his dreams, Hunter Gruben has been fairly tight-lipped about what they are.
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On top of the three years in the SA国际影视传媒楢SA国际影视传媒� leagues, heSA国际影视传媒檚 been playing at the junior level for a total of five years. This isnSA国际影视传媒檛 even his first time starting with a new team SA国际影视传媒� his last team, the Pueblo Bulls, made their debut two years ago.
As one of the senior players on the Altitude, Gruben said he was looking forward to developing as a leader on both the ice and in the locker room.
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Part of that for the 5SA国际影视传媒�10, 170-pound forward is a change to his style of play this year. He missed a bit of last year after complications of injuries.
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Utah Altitude managing partner David Imonti said the team was drawn to Gruben from several of his peers they recruited for the new team.
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He said the Altitude saw great potential in Gruben to grow in their program and added the team was committed to helping him ascend to the college leagues.
Born in Tuktoyaktuk in 2000, Gruben moved to Victoria, B.C. at age 10 to pursue educational opportunities there. He frequently returns to his hometown to visit over the summer.
Gruben expressed his thanks to his mother family and friends and thanked his daduck, Eddie Gruben and the E. Gruben Transport, for all his support over the years.
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