Cal Petersen
Ice Hockey Player, NHL Goalie for Kings
Born
October 19th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional ice hockey player, known for playing as a goaltender. Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, earned a reputation for exceptional saves in critical games. Played in NCAA Division I ice hockey for Notre Dame before transitioning to the NHL. Gained experience with AHL teams, honing skills to secure a full-time role with the Kings, where significant performances occurred during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons.
Drafted by Los Angeles Kings in 2017
Achieved notable performances in NHL playoffs
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