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Kale Howarth finally hears name called at draft by Bluejackets

Jun 24, 2017 | 12:27 PM

Surely it isn’t easy not hearing your name called for your first two years of NHL Draft eligibility.

But for Red Deer native Kale Howarth, the third time is indeed the charm.

Howarth, a former Red Deer Optimist Chief, was drafted on Saturday in the 5th round, 148th overall, by the Columbus Bluejackets.