Jeffrey J. Sharples (born July 28, 1967) is a

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former professional

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who played 105 games in the

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(NHL) with the

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. He was a second round selection of the Red Wings, 29th overall, at the 1985 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut late in the

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. Sharples was born in

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. Sharples spent the majority of two seasons with the Red Wings until he was traded to the

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on November 2, 1989. He never appeared in a regular-season game with Edmonton; his only action with the team was in an exhibition game against the Soviet club team,

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. Sharples spent most of the

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with the

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before he was again traded, this time to the

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on March 6, 1990. Sharples played ten more seasons in the minor leagues but never played in the NHL again. He retired in 2000.

Career statistics

Awards

* WHL West Second All-Star Team – 1985

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