Cree goalie hopes to succeed his hero
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Stephen Wagner crouches in front of the net, calmly knocking away shot after shot. The 20-year-old Cree goalie from Ponoka, Alta. knows that with each save, he's one step closer to the NHL.
A sophomore at the University of Denver, his coach says Wagner already has the focus and maturity of a seasoned professional. And he is well aware of the long road ahead of him.
His impressive resume began only three years ago when he barely missed making the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
