Ku dhameystir weedha soo socota: Wideman wuxuu u ciyaaray koleyga dugsiga sare ee Chaminade College Preparatory School. Sanadkii 2007, Wideman wuxuu ku biiray Cedar Rapids RoughRiders ee USHL halkaas oo uu hal sano ka ciyaaray heerka koowaad ee heerka koowaad ee heerka koowaad ka hor inta uusan galin Jaamacadda Miami sanadkii 2008. Kadib hal xilli ciyaareed oo uu ku qaatay Miami, Wideman waxaa wareegga afraad loo soo qaatay, 100aad ee guud ahaan Ottawa Senators
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