The Vegas born product has had a love for hockey since he was five years old, and while most are attracted to the skating and scoring, Kalieb was interested in the physicality. “The hits, the fights, the boys, the teammates, all that together,” said Bauer. “Ever since I was little, just watching the NHL watching guys go at it and you're allowed to do it, just got me so excited.” Bauer grew up playing through the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights program, but once he aged out, he had the opportunity to stay home and play for the Henderson Force, a tier three pay-to-play junior league for kids ages 16-20.
Published: 06/17/2025
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