Jon Coleman
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Jonathan Coleman is an American
United States
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 professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
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 player. He is currently plays for HC Eppan-Appiano of the Italian
Italy
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 Serie B
Serie A (hockey)
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He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
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 in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft
1993 NHL Entry Draft
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Prior to turning professional, Coleman attended Boston University
Boston University
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 where he played four seasons of college hockey with the NCAA Division I Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team.

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