Ray Sheppard

Raymond Sheppard (born 27 May, 1966 in Petawawa, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional right winger who played in the NHL from 1987 to 2000.

Sheppard was selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He decided to stay with the junior Cornwall Royals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for two more seasons. In 1985-86 he led the OHL in goals with 81 and in points with 142, winning the Red Tilson Trophy as the most valuable player.

He made the NHL All-Rookie team in 1987-88 with the Sabres.

He played 817 career NHL games, scoring 357 goals and 300 assists for 657 points. His best season statistically was the 1993–94 season when he scored 52 goals and 93 points for the Detroit Red Wings. He also played for the New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Awards

 * Named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1988.

Transactions

 * Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft in the 3rd round as the 60th overall pick.
 * Acquired by the New York Rangers for $1 from the Buffalo Sabres in 1990.