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Kraken honor John Utendale, a fixture in WA's education scene and first Black player to sign NHL contract
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From Pucks to Professor
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From Pucks to Professor
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Kraken honor John Utendale, a fixture in WA's education scene and first Black player to sign NHL contract
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Kraken honor John Utendale, a fixture in WA's education scene and first Black player to sign NHL contract
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Kraken honor John Utendale, a fixture in WA's education scene and first Black player to sign NHL contract