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Maple Leafs' Sparks laments 'gun problem' after Orlando tragedy

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Sunday's mass shooting hit particularly close to home for Garret Sparks.

The goaltender in the Toronto Maple Leafs' system shared a heartfelt message in the aftermath of the early morning attack on a gay nightclub that left 50 people dead.

Sparks played for the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears for parts of two seasons and appeared in one game for the club in 2015-16.

The American netminder made his feelings on gun violence clear Sunday.

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