BLOG: Bear comments on the NHL coming to Seattle

Oilers rookie defenceman played his junior career with the Seattle Thunderbirds; knows how passionate fanbase will be

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By Paul Gazzola
EdmontonOilers.com

EDMONTON, AB - He hasn't thought of what the franchise would be named, but Oilers rookie defenceman Ethan Bears knows National Hockey League hockey will be exciting in Seattle.
Bear played his junior career in the seaport city with the Western Hockey League's Seattle Thunderbirds, winning the Ed Chynoweth Cup in the 2016-17 season.
"It's amazing," started Bear. "The fans are very passionate. I'm excited about that."

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