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Just a year ago, Cam Hebig wasn’t sure if he’d ever play competitive hockey again, let alone play in the NHL.

Today, he’s back on track and a step closer to fulfilling that childhood dream.

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Hebig — who missed all of last season with a bewildering upper-body injury — has signed an entry-level, three-year National Hockey League contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

“I worked so hard for it,” Hebig was saying after scoring two goals for the Saskatoon Blades in a 4-2 Western Hockey League victory over the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday night.

“It’s great. It’s very exciting for me and my family. To see it pay off is definitely a great feeling and it’s pretty cool to be signed by the Oilers.”

It’s been a longer road for Hebig than most. It’s virtually unheard of any hockey player signing an NHL contract after missing an entire season, yet the 20-year-old Saskatoon native persevered and never gave up.