Calen Gordon Addison (born April 11, 2000) is a Canadian professional

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currently playing for the

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of the

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(NHL). He was selected in the second round, 53rd overall, by the

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in the

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Early life

Addison was born on April 11, 2000, in

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to parents Darren and Shannon. Addison is

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. When he was two years old, his family moved to

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, where he first learned to skate, before returning to Brandon when he was seven. Growing up in Brandon, he attended Kirkaldy Heights School.

Playing career

Addison played major junior hockey for the

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in the

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(WHL) and was selected by the

in the second round, 53rd overall, in the

. He was signed by the Penguins to a three-year, entry-level contract on April 7, 2019. During his final junior season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Addison was traded by the Penguins along with

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and a conditional first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for

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on February 10, 2020. Addison made his NHL debut on February 16, 2021, in the Wild's 4–0 loss to the

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. On November 8, 2023, Addison was traded to the Sharks in exchange for

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and a 2026 fifth-round pick.

International play

Addison has represented Canada at the international level since 2017. He first joined

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for the

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, where he won a silver medal. Following this, he competed at the

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where he tallied two goals and six

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to win a gold medal. Addison did not return to Team Canada until he was selected for the

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. He led the tournament in assists for defencemen (8) and won a gold medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

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