Doug Hicks
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"Douglas Allan Hicks" was a professional ice hockey defenceman who had a reputation as an "iron man" early in his National Hockey League/NHL career, missing only one game his first three seasons in the league with the Minnesota North Stars. He also played for the Chicago Blackhawks/Chicago Black Hawks, Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals and retired having played 561 NHL games.

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As far as the club is concerned, this issue is behind us and we're eagerly awaiting Sunday's game, ... He will train all week and we expect him to be available for Sunday.

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