A Manitoba hockey player from Pimicikamak Cree Nation had a fairytale start to his NHL career Thursday night in Ottawa. Brady Keeper, who played with the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Blizzard, was named third star in his first game with the Florida Panthers. Brady Keeper, 22, signed a two-year contract with the Florida Panthers Monday. (Hockey East Association)The 22-year-old undrafted defenceman from the University of Maine signed with the Panthers Monday, making him the first person from the Pimicikamak Cree Nation to make it to the NHL. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)Panthers' head coach Bob Boughner said Keeper performed well under pressure during his time on the ice.

Source: CBC News March 29, 2019 14:47 UTC