Alyn McCauley

Canadian professional hockey player Alyn McCauley formerly played in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Alyn D. McCauley
2. Born: May 29, 1977
3. Birthplace: Brockville, Ontario, Canada
4. Nickname: Mac
5. Height: 5' 11"
6. Weight: 195 lbs.
7. Position: Center
8. Shoots: Left
9. Draft year: 1995
10. Helps with the family business, McCauley Painting, in the off-season

NHL Career

McCauley was drafted 79th overall in the 1995 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils. He continued to play for his junior team, the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League, after the draft before he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 25, 1997. McCauley made his NHL debut with the Leafs that same year and played with the franchise for a total of six seasons. On March 5, 2003, McCauley was traded to the San Jose Sharks. After just over two seasons with the Sharks, he entered free agency and signed with the Los Angeles Kings on July 2, 2006. McCauley joined the Kings for just 10 games before he was sidelined with a knee injury. At the end of the 2006-07 season, the Kings bought out McCauley's contract, leaving him as a free agent.

Career Highlights

• 1996: OHL All-Star Game
• 1996: OHL MVP
• 1997: OHL All-Star Game
• 1997: OHL MVP
• 1997: Canadian Major Junior All-Star Team
• 1997: Canadian Major Junior Player of the Year
• 2003: Frank J. Selke Trophy nomination, best defensive forward in the NHL

Timeline

• 1993-97: Ottawa 67's, OHL
• 1995: Drafted by the New Jersey Devils
• 1997-03: Toronto Maple Leafs
• 2003-06: San Jose Sharks
• 2006-07: Los Angeles Kings

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