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    Erik Cole

    ErikCole

    • Left Wing
    • Birthdate
      11/6/1978
    • Birthplace
      Oswego, NY
    • Draft Info
      1998: Rd 3, Pk 71 (CAR)

    Stats

    • G
      265
    • A
      267
    • PTS
      532
    • +/-
      -7
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      Erik Cole's old injuries and new focus in life after hockey

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      Erik Cole's old injuries and new focus in life after hockey
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        Red Wings' Cole out for season with spine injury

        • 11Y
        Erik Cole
        Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images

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          Red Wings' Miller to play with stitched-up face

          • 11Y
          • Katie Strang
          Drew Miller injury
          Courtesy Dan Mannes/Detroit Red Wings

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            Burnside: How are traded players fitting with new teams?

            • 11Y
            • Scott Burnside
            Marek Zidlicky and Chris Stewart
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              Detroit Red Wings' subtle deadline moves could pay off big in postseason

              • 11Y
              • Frank Provenzano
              Erik Cole
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