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Pucks to Chucks: D.J. King looks to make his mark at the Calgary Stampede

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D.J. King is a rookie at the Calgary Stampede and is competing in his first year on the WPCA circuit.

The 41-year-old chuckwagon driver played six seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals .

King is guaranteed to win the Orville Sundquist Memorial Award , which is handed out to the top rookie.

King hopes to build off his strong Day 4 performance and keep the momentum going throughout the week at the Stampede .

Gorst , who is in contention for Showdown Sunday , is very proud of what his friend King has accomplished in the sport in such a short time.

“That man — people should be tipping their hats to him.”.

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English

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