Ronald James Shudra (born November 28, 1967) is a Canadian-British retired professional

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player. Most of his career, which lasted from 1987 to 2009, was spent in the United Kingdom, though he also played 10 games in the

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with the

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during the 1987–88 season. In 2010, he was inducted into the

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Playing career

He was drafted 63rd overall by the

in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft and played ten games for them in 1987–88 season. He spent the rest of his career in the United Kingdom, retiring in 2009.

Coaching career

Shudra was the player / coach for the

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in the

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and named as junior coach (U-12) of the team on 3 May 2009.

Personal life

Shudra has three children: daughter Dana and two sons, Cole and Tate,Tate Shudra
EliteProspects.com both of whom are hockey players in the English leagues.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

*WHL West Second All-Star Team – 1986 & 1987 *Inducted to the

in 2010.

References

External links

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