Keith Carney | |||
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Born |
Providence, RI, United States |
February 3, 1970 ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
Position | Defense | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Buffalo Sabres Chicago Blackhawks Phoenix Coyotes Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Vancouver Canucks Minnesota Wild |
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National team | United States | ||
NHL Draft | 76th overall, 1988 Buffalo Sabres |
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Playing career | 1992–2009 |
Keith Edward Carney (born February 3, 1970) is an American retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He last played for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2007–08 season.
Keith Carney was drafted 76th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, after attending the prestigious Mount Saint Charles Academy. He then played for the University of Maine. On March 8, 1992, Keith made his NHL debut in a match against the New York Islanders. Two weeks later on March 22, he scored his first goal in the NHL against the Chicago Blackhawks. After playing 14 games that rookie season, he then played 30 games at the NHL level the following campaign.
He was traded from Chicago to the Phoenix Coyotes in 1998 for Chad Kilger and Jayson More. He played for the Team USA during the 1998 Winter Olympics.
In the summer of 2001, Keith was traded by Phoenix to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for a 2nd round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
On March 9, 2006, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a second round draft pick and defensemen Brett Skinner.
On July 1, 2006, he signed a 2-year, $4.2 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.