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Kai Schwindt defies odds, inks NHL deal

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Kai Schwindt defies odds, inks NHL deal

Kai Schwindt has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers. Schindler was cut from the Kitchener Jr. Rangers Triple-A minor midget squad and relegated to minor development hockey three years ago. He was signed by the Mississauga Steelheads as a free agent last season. His brother Cole was drafted by Panthers and traded to Calgary Flames. His father Jason died about a year ago and he was playing hockey for Mississaugas when his brother signed the contract. The family is connected by phone. It's a special moment for Kai. he hopes to make the leap to the pros next season with Mississagua.

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