Ramba uchiverenga ndima iyi - Graves akatanga kutamba Junior B hockey neKing City, Ontario, kuchamhembe kwenzvimbo yaakaberekerwa kuToronto. Graves akabva abatana neWindsor Spitfires yeOntario Hockey League (OHL) muna 1985<unk>86 uye avhareji inopfuura poindi imwe pamutambo se rookie muOHL. Akasarudzwa 22nd yose neDetroit Red Wings mu1986 NHL Entry Draft
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