Keith Aulie

Keith Aulie, born on June eleventh, nineteen eighty-nine, is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. Known for his role as a defenceman, Aulie made his mark in the National Hockey League (NHL) playing for teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Edmonton Oilers. His journey in professional hockey began when he was drafted by the Calgary Flames, being selected one hundred sixteenth overall in the two thousand seven NHL Entry Draft.

Aulie's junior hockey career was spent with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he distinguished himself by being named the League's Top Scholastic Player in two thousand seven. His talent on the ice was further showcased on the international stage when he represented Canada at the two thousand nine World Junior Championships, where he partnered with Tyler Myers on defence, contributing to the team's gold medal victory.

During the two thousand nine to ten NHL season, Aulie was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs alongside Dion Phaneuf and others from the Flames. He made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs in November two thousand ten, marking a significant milestone in his professional career. Beyond his achievements on the ice, Aulie is also recognized for his bravery off the ice, having been honored by the Canadian Red Cross for saving his father after he fell through the ice on their family farm.