Edward P. Kastelic (born January 29, 1964) is a

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retired professional

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player. Kastelic played for the

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and

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of the

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(NHL). Kastelic was drafted in 1982 by the Washington Capitals. He would play in Europe for several years before retiring from active professional play. Kastelic was featured as one of the 30 profiles in "Hockey's Toughest Talk" by Brian D'Ambrosio. After his retirement, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona. He becamea youth hockey coach and fitness instructor, teaching his own "Propulse" program. His son Mark Kastelic is a professional ice hockey player.

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