Todd Holt (born January 20, 1973) is a former

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professional hockey player. Holt was drafted 184th overall in the

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by the

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, following a junior career in which Holt had two 100 point seasons. He is the Broncos' all-time leading scorer in points and goals, with 423 points.

Personal

Holt was sexually abused by junior coach Graham James during his time with the

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. He testified against James, along with fellow victims Fleury and

Sheldon Kennedy Sheldon Kennedy (born June 15, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kennedy was drafted by the Red Wings in the fou ...

, during a trial in 2012. His cousin is former NHL star

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, who was also abused by James.

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* 1973 births Living people San Jose Sharks draft picks Swift Current Broncos players Birmingham Bulls (ECHL) players Heilbronner EC players Kansas City Blades players Roanoke Express players Fresno Falcons players EC Kapfenberg players Canadian ice hockey right wingers {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1970s-stub