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Ray Sheppard

Born:May 27, 1966Draft:1984 Sabres, 60th Overall
Hometown:Petawawa, ON, CANPosition:RW
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team:Retired

Raymond Garfield Sheppard (born May 27, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1987 to 2000. Sheppard was born in Pembroke, Ontario, but grew up in Petawawa, Ontario.

Ray Sheppard Detroit Red Wings
Ray Sheppard of the Detroit Red Wings moves down the ice during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. (Glenn Cratty/Allsport)

Ray Sheppard Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
July 9, 1990Buffalo SabresNew York RangersFuture Considerations
Oct. 24, 1995Detroit Red WingsSan Jose SharksIgor Larionov
Mar. 16, 1996San Jose SharksFourth-Round Pick 1996Florida PanthersSecond-Round Pick 1996
Fourth-Round Pick 1996
Mar. 24, 1998Florida PanthersCarolina HurricanesKirk McLean

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • OHL First All-Star Team — 1985-86
  • OHL Most Goals (81) — 1985-86
  • OHL Most Outstanding Player (Red Tilson Trophy) — 1985-86
  • OHL Most Points (Eddie Powers Trophy) (142) — 1985-86
  • OHL Top Scoring Right Winger (Jim Mahon Trophy) — 1985-86
  • AHL Calder Cup Champion — 1986-87
  • NHL All-Rookie Team — 1987-88

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