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Patriots welcome re-addition of former star Blair Butchart

The Mount Forest Patriots have made a big addition to their lineup.

Former Patriot Blair Butchart has been dealt back to the team from Jr. B St. Marys. Butchart helped the Patriots win a Pollock Division title in 2017 and 2018, before joining the Lincolns in St. Marys full time last season.

In 92 games with the Patriots, Butchart has 146 points. Last year with the Lincolns, Butchart amassed 56 points in 43 games.

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