Bokondji Imama

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital city of Kinshasa is where he was born on August 3, 1996.

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Imama grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and started skating at a young age.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Bokondji Imama plays ice hockey professionally.

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Imama was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

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From 2013 and 2017, he participated in four seasons of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

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On January 14, 2021, against the Columbus Blue Jackets, he made his NHL debut with the Lightning.

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Imama spent 2017–2020 as an American Hockey League (AHL) player for the Lightning's affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.

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Imama is a fan favourite and a team captain for the Syracuse Crunch, where he is still active as a player.

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Following the passing of George Floyd in June 2020, Imama took part in a nonviolent demonstration in his hometown of Montreal.

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He also actively promotes social and racial justice in hockey and other fields.

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