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A father’s dream realized as son becomes a Golden Knight

CHICAGO — The saying goes like this: It’s a father’s duty to give his sons a fine chance in life, a journey Jeff Glass traveled through the struggles of trying to provide.

His boys are an extension of the man, wealthy in character and rich in pride.

The first player ever selected by the Golden Knights in the NHL Entry Draft is an 18-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, a Canadian center who grew up with next to nothing to eventually land under the bright lights of the United Center on Friday night as the No. 6 overall pick.