Chris Heid (born March 14, 1983) is a dual

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professional

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who played in the

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(AHL) and

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(DEL).

Playing career

Heid was drafted 74th overall in the

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by the

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. On September 1, 2011, Heid left

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after two seasons, and joined rival

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on a two-year contract.

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