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Kailer Yamamoto

カイラー・ヤマモト　/　かいらー・やまもと

American ice hockey player

September 29, 1998 (age 27)　・　Spokane, Washington, United States

From Washington
Ice hockey player

My Take

Yamamoto is a player I always pull for because he defies the size prejudices that hockey clings to. At well under six feet, he had to be quicker and craftier than everyone else just to stay in the league, and his chemistry alongside elite talents in Edmonton showed flashes of real brilliance. As one of the few players of Japanese heritage to reach the NHL, he also carries a meaningful representation angle. The consistency has wavered from season to season, but his motor and tenacity are never in question. I'd love to see him find a stable home and lock in a steady role.

Overview

Kailer Yamamoto (born September 29, 1998, in Spokane, Washington) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and played several seasons in the NHL. Of Japanese descent, he is known for his speed and skill despite his smaller stature.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kailer Yamamoto
Name (Japanese): カイラー・ヤマモト
Reading: かいらー・やまもと
Born: September 29, 1998 (age 27)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Tiger
Origin: Spokane, Washington, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 173cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: Ice hockey player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaileryamamoto/
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%A2%E3%83%88

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