Living the dream
Tyrel Bauer made his NHL debut with the Winnipeg Jets, a childhood dream realized with a standing ovation from 25 friends and family in the stands. The 25-year-old defenceman, who played 13 minutes and faced nine penalty minutes, squared off in a fight with Mark Kastelic in the first period. Despite a tough loss to the Boston Bruins 4-3 in overtime, Bauer's performance and the team's strong special teams play earned them a point.
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