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Behind the Headlines: Meet the PA billet mom who raised generations of hockey players

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From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today’s NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink — one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Carole and some former billet players about their memories.

28 Jan English Canada News

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Behind the Headlines: Meet the PA billet mom who raised generations of hockey players

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