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Teen Hockey Prodigy Patrick Chooses Ice Over College

6/1/2025

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At just 13, Patrick experienced a growth spurt that set him apart from his peers, leading him to choose junior hockey over college. With guidance from his father, a friend of coach Kelly McCrimmon, Patrick is poised for a promising development in his hockey career, following in the footsteps of his uncle, former NHL player James Patrick.

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Story summary

At just 13, Patrick experienced a growth spurt that set him apart from his peers, leading him to choose junior hockey over college. With guidance from his father, a friend of coach Kelly McCrimmon, Patrick is poised for a promising development in his hockey career, following in the footsteps of his uncle, former NHL player James Patrick.