Shjon Walter Podein (born March 5, 1968) is an American former professional

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who played 11 seasons in the

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(NHL) for the

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and

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. He was named the Head High School Hockey Coach at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park (MN) High School on March 16, 2011. He had been active in the youth program for three years before being named coach.

Playing career

Podein graduated from John Marshall High School in 1986. He originally enrolled at US International University, but left the team mid-year to transfer to the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the WCHA. While ineligible as a transfer student, he finished the year with the Rochester Mustangs of the USHL. After his sophomore year, the

drafted him 166th in the

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. Podein made his professional debut in the 1990–91 season with the

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of the AHL. He made his NHL debut in the 1992–93 season with the Oilers but was returned to Cape Breton, where he won the

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. Over the next season Podein saw limited time with the parent club and was signed as a free agent by the

on July 27, 1994. With the Flyers, Podein developed into a penalty-killer and checking forward. Podein played 5 seasons and over 300 games with Philadelphia, and reached the

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, won by the

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. On November 12, 1998, the Flyers traded Podein to the

for Keith Jones. While helping Colorado capture the

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in the 2000–01 season, Shjon also scored a career-high 15 goals and equaled his best points total at 32. Shjon is often remembered for wearing his uniform a full 25 hours after winning game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Avalanche traded Podein to the

for

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on February 11, 2002. Shjon played his last NHL season in 2002–03. He then played in Sweden with Växjö Lakers Hockey and finished his career in Japan with the HC Nikko Icebucks. Away from the ice, Shjon set up the "Shjon Podein Children's Foundation". Podein was noted for his dedication to charity work and youth hockey programs. In recognition, Podein received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2001. Podein did the traditional "Let's play hockey" cheer for the Minnesota Wild game on Feb. 19, 2008. .

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

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Team25: The Shjon Podein Children's Foundation
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