Bruce Glen Eakin (born September 28, 1962) is a

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former professional

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. Eakin was drafted 204th overall by the

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in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, where he played nine games. He later moved to the

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where he played four games. He spent much of his time in the AHL and the CHL. He was later traded to the

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in December 1985, but never played a game for the Oilers. From 1986 through till his retirement in 1999, Eakin played in

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, including ten seasons in

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. He also made one season stops in

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and the

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Career statistics

Awards

* WHL First All-Star Team – 1982

External links

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