Shawn McNeil

Shawn McNeil (born March 17, 1978 in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Louisiana IceGators of the Southern Professional Hockey League in Germany.

Playing career
McNeil was drafted by the Washington Capitals 78th overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draftt He never played in the NHL however, instead making his mark in the ECHL for the Louisiana IceGators where he began his professional career in 1999. From 1999 to 2003, McNeil played 274 regular season games, scoring 134 goals and 167 assists for 301 points. McNeil was voted into the Second All-Star Team in 2003 following a season which saw him score 40 goals and 91 points.

In 2003, McNeil moved to Germany's 2nd Bundesliga and signed with EV Duisburg. In 2005, they won promotion to the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. In the 2005/2006 season, McNeil helped his team to stay in the DEL as he contributed 15 goals. However, McNeil decided to join the Kassel Huskies and returned to the DEL in 2008. McNeil split the year with the Huskies and the Oberliga's Herne Crusaders.

He is currently playing with Louisiana IceGators in the Southern Professional Hockey League.