Agron Aaron Palushaj was born on September 7,1989 and is an American professional ice hockey right winger who is currently an unrestricted free agent.
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14 Facts About Aaron Palushaj
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Aaron Palushaj was originally drafted by the St Louis Blues in the second round, 44th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
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Aaron Palushaj was drafted in the second round, 44th overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the St Louis Blues.
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Aaron Palushaj previously played junior ice hockey in the United States Hockey League with the Des Moines Buccaneers before playing two years of college ice hockey with the University of Michigan in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
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Aaron Palushaj was re-signed by the Canadiens to a one-year contract on July 12,2012.
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On July 11,2013, Aaron Palushaj was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Aaron Palushaj finished the year third on the Checkers in scoring with 22 goals and 58 points in 68 games, while playing in just two games on brief recalls with the Hurricanes.
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On May 21,2015, Aaron Palushaj returned to the NHL, signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Aaron Palushaj made his international debut for the United States as a junior, when he was selected to compete at the 2009 World Junior Championships in Ottawa.
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Aaron Palushaj scored 2 goals and 5 points in 6 games before suffering defeat to Slovakia at the Quarterfinal stage.
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Aaron Palushaj grew up in Michigan but attended Valley High School in West Des Moines, IA as a member of the class of 2007.
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Aaron Palushaj has two younger sisters, Monica and Julia, and one older sister, Jesika.
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Aaron Palushaj first played soccer as a child, and after seeing posters of Steve Yzerman and the Russian Five in his first-grade classroom, decided he wanted to play hockey.
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Aaron Palushaj is married to his college sweetheart, Bianca, who is from California and works as a doctor.
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