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Kaludjak, 47, said heSA国际影视传媒檚 been a big fan of junior hockey since he was just 10 years old and heSA国际影视传媒檇 always dreamed of one day attending the world juniors in person.

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SA国际影视传媒淭his was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. We went to most of the games and had a total blast.

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Kaludjak said he found Halifax to be a nice city with friendly people.

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SA国际影视传媒淚 got caught up in all the excitement, cheering all out.

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Kaludjak is a Toronto Maple Leafs fan when it comes to NHL hockey, and was maybe a bit disappointed that the Leafs didnSA国际影视传媒檛 have a single prospect in this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 championship.

But, his whole family was cheering on CanadaSA国际影视传媒檚 Connor Bedard and Kaludjak said he was just incredible to watch during the tourney.

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SA国际影视传媒淭his was an experience ISA国际影视传媒檒l never forget. I watched him (Bedard) score that overtime goal live (against Slovakia in the quarterfinals).

SA国际影视传媒淚 donSA国际影视传媒檛 even remember when I got to the glass when Canada scored (the overtime winner in the championship game), but I know I was the first to get there when Canada scored. And I was wearing a goalie mask too.

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