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Defence prospect Oliver Kylington adapting to the North American game

Despite his best intentions of making the Calgary Flames, Oliver Kylington departed last fall’s main training camp with a mission.

Improving on his defensive play was No. 1 on his list of things to do in his first season as a professional hockey player in North America.

“He really did a good job,” said Ryan Huska, Calgary’s American Hockey League coach in Stockton. “He was a little less high-risk and made smarter decisions with the puck and learned how to defend. I think he came down there and did an excellent job.

“Even hearing from some guys yesterday, they were impressed at how he was using his stick to his advantage.