Shawn Byram

Shawn D. Byram (born September 12, 1968) is a Canadian former ice hockey left winger who played five games in the National Hockey League.

Shawn Byram
Born (1968-09-12) September 12, 1968
Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 211 lb (96 kg; 15 st 1 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
New York Islanders
NHL Draft 80th overall, 1986
New York Islanders
Playing career 1988–2003

Career

Byram started his hockey career with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League. He was later traded to the Prince Albert Raiders.[1][2]

Byram made his professional debut with the Indianapolis Ice in 1988. In 1991, he made his NHL debut with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. [2]Byram played four games with the Islanders in his rookie season, accumulating 14 penalty minutes. On August 15, 1991, Bryam and the Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal. Byram remained with the Blackhawks, playing with their IHL affiliate (Indianapolis Ice) until the conclusion of the 1993–94 season.[1]

Byram spent the next eight seasons playing professionally in Europe, spending time in Italy, Austria, and the UK, before returning to the United States in 2002 to play with the Bakersfield Condors of the WCHL. Byram scored 65 points in 68 games, second highest among Falcons players in 2002–03.[1][2]

Byram retired at the conclusion of the 2002–03 WCHL season.[2]

Personal life

Byram's son, Bowen, was drafted 4th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche.[3]

References
  1. "Byram, Cozens to act as Team Canada captains at world juniors with Dach out". sportsnet.ca. December 26, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  2. Schora, Callum (November 29, 2018). "Manchester Storm All-Stars". chasingthepuck.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  3. "Avalanche selects Bowen Byram with fourth selection in 2019 draft". ‘’NHL.com’’. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.


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