Ray Whitney (ice hockey)
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Raymond D. Whitney (born May 8, 1972) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was given the nickname "The Wizard" for his passing and playmaking skills.
Ray Whitney | |||
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Born |
(1972-05-08) May 8, 1972 (age 51) Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
San Jose Sharks Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings Carolina Hurricanes Phoenix Coyotes Dallas Stars | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
23rd overall, 1991 San Jose Sharks | ||
Playing career | 1991–2014 |
Whitney is considered to have been one of the most underrated players in the NHL, as his name has rarely been mentioned amongst hockey fans and writers despite his consistently high point-production throughout his entire 22-year career,[2] making him one of the top 65 point producers in the history of the NHL. On January 29, 2016, Whitney became the first Spokane Chiefs player to have their number retired (#14).[3] He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006.