Former professional hockey defenseman Glen Wesley played in the National Hockey League for 20 seasons before retiring in 2008.
The Carolina Hurricanes, for which Wesley played his final 10 seasons, retired his #2 jersey on February 17, 2009.ESPN.com: Hurricanes Honor Wesley, Retire No. 2
NHL Career
Prior to playing in the NHL, Wesley played in the Western Hockey League with the Portland Winter Hawks. He was drafted third overall in the 1987 NHL draft by the Boston Bruins. He made his NHL debut that same year. In 1994, Wesley was traded to the Hartford Whalers. He continued to play with the franchise as they relocated and became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. He played with the Hurricanes until 2003, when he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just a few months later he entered the free agency and returned to the Hurricanes, helping them win the 2006 Stanley Cup Championship.
Career Highlights
- 1986: WHL Western Conference Defenseman of the Year
- 1987: WHL Western Conference Defenseman of the Year
- 1988: NHL All-Rookie Team
- 2006: Stanley Cup
Timeline
- 1983-87: Portland Winter Hawks, WHL
- 1987: Drafted by the Boston Bruins
- 1987-94: Boston Bruins
- 1994-97: Hartford Whalers
- 1997-03: Carolina Hurricanes
- 2003: Toronto Maple Leafs
- 2003-08: Carolina Hurricanes
Glen Wesley Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Carolina Hurricanes
- Carolina Hurricanes Official Site Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 201
- Rookie Year: 1987
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