Leland Irving

Canadian ice hockey goaltender

Leland Irving - Canadian ice hockey goaltender
Born

April 11th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL). Selected in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames. Played for the Abbotsford Heat and was part of the team during the 2012 Calder Cup playoffs. Represented Canada internationally at the junior level, contributing to the team's success in various tournaments.

Drafted 53rd overall by Calgary Flames in 2006

Played for Abbotsford Heat in AHL

Represented Canada in international junior competitions

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