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Neil Sheehy
Neilsheehy
Position Defense
Height
Weight
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Born (1960-02-09)February 9, 1960,
Fort Frances, ON, CAN
NHL Draft undrafted
Pro Career 1983 – 1992


Neil Sheehy (born February 9, 1960 in Fort Frances, Ontario) is a retired American ice hockey defenceman with dual citizenship. He grew up in International Falls, Minnesota.

A defenceman and Harvard University graduate, Sheehy signed as a free agent in 1983 by the Calgary Flames. His tough defensive play would help guide the Flames to their first finals appearance in 1986. He has also played for the Hartford Whalers and Washington Capitals. He is one of two NHL members who wore the number 0, the other was Paul Bibeault.

His brother is former NHL player Timothy Sheehy.

In his NHL career, Sheehy played in 378 games and scored 18 goals and 47 assists.

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