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Stahl wonB次元官网网址檛 be in the lineup this weekend as the Royals host the Kamloops Blazers tonight (Jan. 27) and tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. But heB次元官网网址檚 getting closer.

Tuesday was his first skate with the team since getting elbowed in the head against the Prince George Cougars way back on Oct. 3.

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With just six defencemen this week, StahlB次元官网网址檚 return will give the Royals a late season boost. ThereB次元官网网址檚 no rush, as this was the latest of several concussions already suffered by the youth.

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When Stahl returns, the Royals will have two NHL-drafted defencemen. Newly acquired Jordan Fransoo is a seventh round pick of the Ottawa Senators, while Stahl is a sixth round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes.