Sean Bryan Shanahan (February 8, 1951 – May 15, 2022) was a Canadian professional

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Biography

Shanahan was drafted by the Houston Aeros in the ninth round, 110th overall, of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft. He caused some controversy in

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by being the first person after Hockey Hall of Fame player

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to wear #7. He also played four games in the

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with the

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. Shanahan died on May 15, 2022, at the age of 71.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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