John Slaney

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Position Defenseman
Shoots Left
Height
Weight		 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
AHL Team
F. Teams		 Philadelphia Phantoms
Baltimore Skipjacks
Portland Pirates
Cornwall Aces
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born February 7, 1972,
St. John's, NF, CAN
NHL Draft 9th overall, 1990
Washington Capitals
Pro Career 1992 – present

John Slaney (born February 7, 1972 in St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL.

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[edit] Playing career

He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 9th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He plays defense.

In the final game of the 1991 IIHF Junior World Championships, Slaney scored a tie-breaking third period goal for Canada versus the USSR, giving Canada the win in the game and the tournament. The goal made him one of the most prominent names among Newfoundland sportspeople.

Slaney won the Calder Cup with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL in 2005.

On December 30, 2005, Slaney became the all-time leading scorer among defenceman in AHL history with 454 points. [1]

[edit] Awards

[edit] Records

  • All-time leading scorer among defenseman in AHL history

[edit] External links

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