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Priest tells Senators coach Dave Cameron: 'You better start the young kid'

Marc DesRosiers / USA TODAY Sports

It seems Ottawa Senators head coach Dave Cameron answers to more than just general manager Bryan Murray and team owner Eugene Melnyk. 

Cameron told reporters Sunday that at church Saturday night the priest told him, "You better start the young kid," clearly referring to goaltender Andrew Hammond. 

Though the priest's knowledge of hockey is unknown, it's safe to say it wasn't a bad idea. The 27-year-old is 9-0-1 in 11 games this season with an incredible .954 save percentage, 1.44 goals-against average and two shutouts. 

Cameron looks to have taken the priest's advice, as Hammond has been confirmed the starter for Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Flyers

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