Shay Stephenson (born September 13, 1983) is a
Canadian
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former professional hockey player who last played for
Sparta Warriors of the
Norwegian GET-ligaen. He played in two
National Hockey League
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games with the
Los Angeles Kings. He is the son of
Bob Stephenson and the older brother of
Logan Stephenson
Logan Stephenson (born February 19, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays in Japan for the Tohoku Free Blades of the Asian League. He was originally drafted 35th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Pho ...
. He is also second cousin to
Chandler Stephenson as Shay's father and Chandler's father are first cousins.
Transactions
* June 21,
2001
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- Drafted by the
Edmonton Oilers
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in the 9th round, 278th overall.
* June 22,
2003
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- Re-entered the NHL draft, drafted by the
Carolina Hurricanes
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in the 7th round, 198th overall.
* August 17,
2005
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- Signed by the
Los Angeles Kings as a free agent.
* January 25,
2010
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- Moved to
Norway
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to play for the reigning
GET-ligaen champions,
Vålerenga Ishockey.
[Sen julegave til Vålerenga Ishockey]
''VIF-Hockey.no''
Career statistics
References
External links
*
1983 births
Living people
Canadian ice hockey left wingers
Carolina Hurricanes draft picks
Edmonton Oilers draft picks
Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan
Los Angeles Kings players
Manchester Monarchs (AHL) players
Red Deer Rebels players
Vålerenga Ishockey players
Memorial Cup winners
Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in Norway
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