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View at The AthleticIvan Demidov, born to skate: How a family's devotion built a rising NHL star
The AthleticIvan Demidov's rookie success with the Montreal Canadiens comes as a result of a life-changing decision his parents made 13 years ago.
Published: Mar 30, 2026, 5:30 am Added: Mar 30, 2026, 8:10 am
