Darrin Shannon

Darrin Shannon (born Darrin Arthur Shannon on December 8, 1969) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Darrin recorded 87 goals and 163 assists for 250 points in 506 career NHL games. He is the younger brother of former NHL player Darryl Shannon.

Playing Career
Darrin was drafted fourth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft ahead of Jeremy Roenick, Rod Brind'Amour and Teemu Selanne.

On November 12, 1988, he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres with Doug Bodger for Tom Barrasso and Buffalo's third round choice (Joe Dziedzic) in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

On October 11, 1991, Darrin was traded to the Winnipeg Jets with Mike Hartman and Dean Kennedy for Dave McLlwain, Gord Donnelly and Winnipeg's fifth round choice (Yuri Khymlev) in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft & future considerations.

On July 1, 1996, he was transferred to the Phoenix Coyotes after the Winnipeg Jets franchise relocated.

In June of 1998, Darrin missed the majority of the 1998-99 season & the 1999-00 season due to knee surgery.

On February 18, 1999, he signed as a free agent by the Grand Rapids Griffins. On August 25, 1999, Darrin signed as a free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Darrin played for the St. John's Maple Leafs and the Chicago Wolves before his playing career ended in 2000.

Post-Playing Career
Darrin resides in Alliston, Ontario, Canada where he works as an investment manager. He has a wife & three daughters.

Awards and Achievements

 * Canadian Major Junior Scholastic Player of the Year (1988)
 * Memorial Cup Tournament All-Star Team (1988)