MacKenzie Entwistle (born July 14, 1999) is a Canadian professional

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player currently playing for the

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of the

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(NHL). He was selected by the

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in the third-round, 69th overall, of the

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Early life

Entwistle was born on July 14, 1999, in

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to parents Margeret and Dave Entwistle. Both of his parents were athletes growing up; his mother played volleyball while his father represented Ontario in rugby. As his father Dave is of English descent, he grew up playing soccer as well as lacrosse and ice hockey.

Playing career

Entwistle played major junior hockey in the

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for the

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and

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. Drafted by the

in 2017, he was acquired by the Chicago Blackhawks along with Marcus Kruger, Jordan Maletta, Andrew Campbell and a fifth-round pick in 2019 to a trade on July 12, 2018, in exchange for

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, Vinnie Hinostroza, Jordan Oesterle and a third-round pick. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on October 17, 2018.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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