George 'Bud' Holloway was a relatively unknown name in the hockey world, especially considering his skill set.
The Wapella, Saskatchewan native was originally a Los Angeles Kings draft pick in 2006. Even though he produced a solid season with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs in 2010-11, collecting 61 points, the forward couldn't come to terms with the Kings. He packed his bags for Europe once his entry-level contract ran out.
After spending three very successful seasons is Sweden, Holloway found himself with Bern in the Swiss-A league during the 2014-15 campaign. He enjoyed successful season there, and decided to come back to North America to take another shot at his dream, playing in the NHL.