Jim Fahey

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Jim Fahey (born May 11, 1979 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. Fahey was drafted in the 8th round, 212th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Jim was a member of the Dorchester MA(GBYHL) Teir 2 National Championship Midget Team in 1996. On that team he played with several players who went on to steller careers in DIV I and III NCAA programs and 7 members who would play pro at some level, three of whom would play in the NHL. He was also a 4 year letterman and 2nd Team All American at Northeastern University, where he played under Bruce Crowder.

[edit] Playing Description

Hockeysfuture rates him as a future fifth or sixth defenseman TSNsummary: "Has plenty of poise with the puck, and can contribute offensively. Shoots right, which gives him a distinct advantage in most organizations".

[edit] Playing career

In the 2003 season, his rookie year, Fahey was San Jose's rookie of the year. If his point totals were prorated to a full 82-game schedule, he would have led all rookies in points. Nonetheless, he led all rookie defenseman in scoring. In the 2004 season, Fahey battled with pneumonia, and after recording only 2 points in fifteen games, was sent to San Jose's AHL affiliate in Cleveland. In the 2006 season, Fahey got off to a bad start. Players like Christian Ehrhoff, Rob Davison, Josh Gorges, Doug Murray, and Matt Carle played much better, causing Fahey to slip from the depth chart. He has not played since January tenth in a game against the Boston Bruins.

Fahey has also played in international competitions, like the 2003 IIHF Men's World Championships. He has also been named to the PlanetUSA AHL All-star team.

Fahey signed a one-year, one-way contract worth US$500,000; his contract ends in June 2007. Prior to the 2006-07 NHL season, Fahey was traded with Alexander Korolyuk to the New Jersey Devils for Vladimir Malakhov and a conditional first round pick.

Fahey also has a degree in real estate development from Northeastern University in Boston MA.

[edit] Awards

• 2000-2001: HE - Second All-Star Team
• 2001-2002: HE - First All-Star Team
• 2001-2002: NCAA - East First All-American Team
• 2002-2003: San Jose Sharks Playstation rookie of the year
• 2001-2002: Hobey Baker Memorial Award finalist

				Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005-06	San Jose Sharks	NHL		21	0	2	2	14		-	-	-	-	-
3rd Season	Career	NHL		79	1	23	24	65		2	0	0	0	0

Stats as of January 16, 2006.