Neil Sheehy
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| Neil Sheehy | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1960 Fort Frances, ON, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Defense |
| Played for | Calgary Flames Hartford Whalers Washington Capitals |
| NHL Draft | undrafted |
| Playing career | 1983–1992 |
Neil Kane Sheehy (born February 9, 1960 in Fort Frances, Ontario) is a retired American ice hockey player with dual citizenship. He grew up in International Falls, Minnesota.
A defenceman and Harvard University graduate, Sheehy signed as a free agent in 1983 by the Calgary Flames. His tough defensive play would help guide the Flames to their first finals appearance in 1986. He has also played for the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals. He is one of two NHL members who wore the number 0, the other was Paul Bibeault.
His brother is former NHL member Timothy Sheehy.
External links [edit]
- Neil Sheehy's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Neil Sheehy's biography at Legends of Hockey
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