Allan Egeland (born January 31, 1973) is a

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former professional

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. He was drafted in the third round, 55th overall, by the

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in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. Egeland was born in Lethbridge,

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Playing career

Egeland played 17 games in the

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, all with the Lightning, scoring no points. Allan Egeland also played with the

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during the 1998-99 season. He was a strong fighter for the team. After his playing career, Egeland became an assistant coach with the

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of the

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Personal life

Egeland met his wife, Holly, in 1995. They were married in 2001. The couple has two children.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

* WHL West First All-Star Team – 1993 * WHL West Second All-Star Team – 1994

External links

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