John Slaney

John G. Slaney (born February 7, 1972) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and assistant coach who last played for HC Plzeň 1929 in the Czech Extraliga. He is currently the assistant coach of the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

Playing career
He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 9th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

In the final game of the 1991 IIHF Junior World Championships, Slaney scored a tie-breaking third period goal for Canada versus the USSR, giving Canada the win in the game and the tournament. The goal made him one of the most prominent names among Newfoundland sportspeople.

On December 30, 2005, Slaney became the all-time leading scorer among defenceman in AHL history with 454 points (he was overtaken by Bryan Helmer in 2011). Slaney then won the Calder Cup with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL in 2005.

Records

 * Until overtaken in 2011, was the all-time leading scorer among defenceman in AHL history

Transactions

 * July 12, 1995 - Traded to Colorado by Washington for Philadelphia's 3rd round choice (previously acquired, Washington selected Shawn McNeil) in 1996 NHL Entry Draft
 * December 28, 1995 - Traded to Los Angeles by Colorado for Winnipeg's 6th round choice (previously acquired, Colorado selected Brian Willsie) in 1996 NHL Entry Draft
 * August 19, 1997 - Signed as a free agent by Phoenix
 * June 26, 1998 - Claimed by Nashville from Phoenix in Expansion Draft
 * September 30, 1999 - Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh
 * January 14, 2001 - Traded to Philadelphia by Pittsburgh for Kevin Stevens
 * September 11, 2007 - Signed as a free agent by Kölner Haie
 * May 5, 2008 - Signed as a free agent by Frankfurt Lions
 * July 19, 2010 - Signed as a free agent by HC Plzeň