Wayne Presley | |||
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Presley in 1987
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Born |
Dearborn, MI, USA |
March 23, 1965 ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
NHL Chicago Blackhawks (1984–1991) San Jose Sharks (1991–1992) Buffalo Sabres (1992–1995) New York Rangers (1995–1996) Toronto Maple Leafs (1996) IHL Detroit Vipers (1997-1998) |
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National team | United States | ||
NHL Draft | 39th overall, 1983 Chicago Blackhawks |
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Playing career | 1984–1998 |
Wayne Richard Presley (born March 23, 1965 in Dearborn, Michigan and raised in Taylor, Michigan) is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1984–85 until 1995–96.
Presley was drafted 39th by the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. His best statistical season was the 1986–87 NHL season, when he scored 32 goals and 61 points. He also scored five shorthanded goals in consecutive years, 1993–94 and 1994–95. He played 684 career NHL games, scoring 155 goals and 147 assists for 302 points.
Presley also represented the United States at the 1987 Canada Cup.