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Andre Vigneault, coach of the Vancouver Canucks, is hoping to sign Prince William for the 2011-12 season. "I watched the Prince handle the stick in Yellowknife," said Coach Vigneault, "and I believe there's a lot of talent there. We're hoping he's a free agent, and that we can put him on a line with Hank and Danny. Will would bring a lotta class to the game."

Meanwhile, the Prince is being courted in Calgary this week by the Flames, and in Winnipeg, owners of the new NHL team said, "Because of his association with aircraft, we think Prince William would be drawn to the Jets."

A Buckingham Palace spokesman, however, said, "If his Royal Highness suits up with any team, it will have to be the Los Angeles Kings."

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