Ray Sheppard | |||
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Born |
Pembroke, ON, CAN |
May 27, 1966 ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Buffalo Sabres New York Rangers Detroit Red Wings San Jose Sharks Florida Panthers Carolina Hurricanes |
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NHL Draft | 60th overall, 1984 Buffalo Sabres |
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Playing career | 1986–2001 |
Raymond Garfield Sheppard (born May 27, 1966) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL from 1987 to 2000. Sheppard was born in Pembroke, Ontario, but grew up in Ottawa, Ontario.
Sheppard was selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played 817 career NHL games, scoring 357 goals and 300 assists for 657 points. His best season statistically was the 1993–94 season when he scored 52 goals and 93 points for the Detroit Red Wings. He also played for the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
Sheppard has been named the 2nd best golfer amongst athletes (of sports other than golf) by Golf Digest. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Panthers Alumni Association.