American professional hockey player Shawn Bates most recently played for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He was waived by the Islanders on June 27, 2008.National Post: Islanders waive C Bates (June 27, 2008)
NHL Career
Bates was drafted 103rd overall in the 1993 NHL draft by the Boston Bruins. He did not join the NHL right away, but attended and played for Boston University for four years, including winning the NCAA Championship in 1995. Bates made his NHL debut with the Bruins in 1997 and split his first two seasons between the Bruins and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins. On July 8, 2001, Bates signed as a free agent with the New York Islanders. Bates was limited to just two games during the 2007-08 season after undergoing hip surgery and treatment for a sports hernia.
Timeline
- 1993: Drafted by the Boston Bruins
- 1993-97: Boston University Terriers Hockey
- 1997-99: Providence Bruins, AHL
- 1997-01: Boston Bruins
- 2001-08: New York Islanders
Shawn Bates Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New York Islanders
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 1997-1998
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Shawn William Bates
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Born
April 3, 1975
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Birthplace
Melrose, Massachusetts
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Nickname
Batesy
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Height
6' 0"
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Weight
210 lbs.
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Position
Center Ice Hockey
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Shoots
Right
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High school
Medford High School
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Represented the United States in the 1995 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
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First player to score on a penalty shot in the playoffs in the history of the IslandersOfficial Site of the New York Islanders: Shawn Bates
