Chad Penney

Chad Penney
Chad Penney
Born	September 18, 1973 (age 51); Labrador City, Newfoundland, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Ottawa Senators
NHL draft	25th overall, 1992; Ottawa Senators
Playing career	1993–1999

Chadwick Paul Penney (born September 18, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. A career minor leaguer, Penney played three games in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators during the 1993–94 season. Penney was highly regarded by many as the future left winger to Alexei Yashin after being drafted. Despite impressive numbers with the OHL's North Bay Centennials and later with the AHL's Prince Edward Island Senators, Penney was never to realize his potential at the NHL level. He is the second player from Labrador to play in the NHL. Dan LaCosta, Pascal Pelletier, and Darryl Williams are the only other three players from Labrador to make it to the NHL. Penney was born in Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Junior hockey

North Bay Centennials (1990–1993)

Penney joined the North Bay Centennials of the OHL in the 1990-91 season, where in 66 games, he scored 34 goals and 67 points to finish fifth in team scoring, helping North Bay into the post-season. In 10 playoff games, Penney scored two goals and eight points.

In 1991-92, Penney struggled offensively, as his numbers dropped to 25 goals and 52 points in 57 games with North Bay. In the post-season, Penney finished third in team scoring, scoring 13 goals and 30 points in 21 games, as the Centennials lost to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL finals.

Penney began the 1992-93 with the Centennials, where in 18 games, he scored eight goals and 15 points. Penney was then traded from the rebuilding Centennials to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (1992–1993)

After starting the 1992-93 season with the North Bay Centennials, Penney finished the season with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. In 48 games with the Greyhounds, Penney scored 28 goals and 73 points, helping the club reach the post-season. In the playoffs, Penney scored seven goals and 17 points in 18 games as the Greyhounds lost to the Peterborough Petes in the OHL finals.

With Sault Ste. Marie hosting the 1993 Memorial Cup, the Greyhounds were automatically entered into the tournament as the host team. In four games, Penney scored five goals and seven points, helping the Greyhounds win the Memorial Cup. Penney was named to the Memorial Cup all-star team.

Professional career

Ottawa Senators (1992–1996)

Penney was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the second round, 25th overall, at the 1992 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum.

He began his professional hockey career with the Prince Edward Island Senators of the AHL in 1993-94, as in 73 games, Penney scored 20 goals and 50 points. Penney also saw some action with the Ottawa Senators during the 1993-94, as on October 21, 1993, he played in his first NHL game, as Penney was held off the scoresheet in a 6–5 loss to the Dallas Stars. Penney appeared in two more games with Ottawa, getting no points.

Penney spent the entire 1994-95 season with PEI, scoring 16 goals and 32 points in 66 games. In 11 playoff games, Penney scored two goals and four points.

In 1995-96, Penney saw his offensive numbers improve, scoring 23 goals and 60 points in 79 games, helping PEI reach the post-season once again. In three playoff games, Penney had a goal and two points.

Manchester Storm (1996–1997)

Penney headed to Great Britain and played for the Manchester Storm of the British Ice Hockey Superleague for the 1996–97 season. In 39 games, Penney scored nine goals and 25 points for the Storm.

Kentucky Thoroughblades (1997–1998)

Penney returned to the AHL for the 1997-98 season, playing for the Kentucky Thoroughblades. In 78 games, Penney had 16 goals and 37 points. In two playoff games, Penney did not earn any points.

Colorado Gold Kings (1998–1999)

Penney signed with the Colorado Gold Kings of the WCHL for the 1998-99 season. In 67 games, Penney scored 31 goals and 77 points, finishing fourth in team scoring, helping Colorado reach the post-season. In three playoff games, Penney had two assists.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1989–90	Dartmouth Olands Express	NSAHA	45	41	54	95	—	—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	North Bay Centennials	OHL	66	33	34	67	56	10	2	6	8	12
1991–92	North Bay Centennials	OHL	57	25	27	52	90	21	13	17	30	9
1992–93	North Bay Centennials	OHL	18	8	7	15	19	—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	OHL	48	29	44	73	67	18	7	10	17	18
1992–93	Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds	M-Cup	—	—	—	—	—	4	5	2	7	6
1993–94	Ottawa Senators	NHL	3	0	0	0	2	—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	PEI Senators	AHL	73	20	30	50	66	—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	PEI Senators	AHL	66	16	16	32	19	11	2	2	4	2
1995–96	PEI Senators	AHL	79	23	37	60	48	3	1	1	2	0
1996–97	Manchester Storm	BISL	39	9	16	25	48	6	1	1	2	6
1997–98	Kentucky Thoroughblades	AHL	78	16	21	37	43	2	0	0	0	0
1998–99	Colorado Gold Kings	WCHL	67	31	46	77	58	3	0	2	2	4
AHL totals			296	75	104	179	176	16	3	3	6	2
NHL totals			3	0	0	0	2	—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1992	Canada	WJC		7	0	0	0	2
Junior totals				7	0	0	0	2

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database