Halifax Mooseheads forward Alec Nasreddine learned from a young age that a career in professional hockey isn't as glamourous as people might think.

"It's a grind," said the 18-year-old forward. "You're away from home a lot. It's your dream job, but at the same time, it takes a lot of sacrifice."

Nasreddine learned this from his father, Alain Nasreddine, who carved out a 15-season pro career. He played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, and also made stops in the IHL, AHL and Germany.

When Alec Nasreddine was born in 2007 in Pittsburgh, his father was nearing the end of his playing days. Alain Nasreddine then moved into coaching, which meant that Alec has also lived in places such as New Jersey and Texas.

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