Ray Sheppard


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

Playing career

Sheppard was selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played 817 career NHL games, scoring 357 goals and 300 assists for 657 points. His best season statistically was the 1993–94 season when he scored 52 goals and 93 points for the Detroit Red Wings. He also played for the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
He achieved a rare feat during his career, scoring at least 20 goals in a season for six different NHL teams. This stands as second all-time to Bill Guerin, who did the same with seven teams.
Sheppard has been named the second-best golfer amongst athletes by Golf Digest. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Panthers Alumni Association.

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