Neil Sheehy

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Position Defence
Height
Weight
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
215 lb (98 kg/15 st 5 lb)
Nationality Flag of the United States United States &
Flag of Canada Canada
Born February 9, 1960 (1960-02-09) (age 48),
Fort Frances, ON, CAN
NHL Draft undrafted
Pro career 1983 – 1992

Neil Sheehy (born February 9, 1960 in Fort Francis, Ontario) is a retired American ice hockey player with dual citizenship. He grew up in International Falls, Minnesota.

A defenceman and Harvard University graduate, Sheehy signed as a free agent in 1983 by the Calgary Flames. His tough defensive play would help guide the Flames to their first finals appearance in 1986. He has also played for the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals. He is one two NHL members who wore the number 0, the other was Paul Bibeault.

His brother is former NHL member Timothy Sheehy.

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