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Bootland
is the younger sibling of K-Wings' head coach Nick Bootland.
The uniting of the Bootland's marks the first-time in
K-Wings' history, brother will be coaching brother.
Darryl
comes to Kalamazoo after spending last season with Salzburg
EC (Austria). A former 8th round selection (252nd overall)
in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft of the Colorado Avalanche,
Bootland has played 32 games in the NHL with the Detroit
Red Wings and New York Islanders.
After
starting his career in the ECHL with the Toledo Storm,
Bootland has played the remainder of his career in the
NHL, AHL and Europe.
Before
turning pro, Bootland spent four seasons in the Ontario
Hockey League with the Barrie Colts and Toronto's St.
Michael's Majors.
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