Former NHL First-Round Pick Tragically Passes Away at 58
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A former first-round pick for the Edmonton Oilers passed away on Friday at the age of 58, and now, the hockey world is in mourning as they remember an incredible man.
Scott Metcalfe was the 20th overall pick in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, with the Edmonton Oilers selecting him to play alongside their iconic Stanley Cup-winning dynasty.
However, he only played two games with the Oilers before moving on to the Buffalo Sabres, where he played 17 games and notched a goal and two assists.
Sadly, news broke over the weekend that the beloved hockey player had passed away at the age of 58.
Scott Metcalfe NHL Career
The news was shared by NHL Alumni, who offered some kind words about the former player.
Furthermore, they offered a detailed summary of his career, and there were some great nuggets here about his time with the Rochester Americans.
The NHL Alumni Association is deeply saddened to learn Scott Metcalfe has passed away at the age of 58.
After two productive seasons with the OHL's Kingston Canadiens, Scott was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. With an additional two seasons of junior under his belt, Scott made the jump to professional hockey with Edmonton's AHL affiliate club, the Nova Scotia Oilers.
With 28 points in 43 games, Scott earned his call-up to the NHL, and on January 4, 1988, he made his NHL debut when his Oilers visited the Boston Bruins. Scott joined the Buffalo Sabres via trade partway through the 1987-88 season, playing one game with the Sabres while spending the majority of his time in Rochester.
On December 31st, 1988, Scott scored his first NHL goal against Philadelphia's Ron Hextall. After the 1990-91 season, Scott's career took him to Germany before returning to North America in 1993, spending the majority of the next five seasons with AHL Rochester, winning the Calder Cup with the Americans in 1996.
With stops in Hannover (DEL) and Sheffield (BISL), Scott's professional career concluded with Adirondack of the UHL.
Internationally, Scott proudly represented Canada as an alternate captain at the 1987 World Junior Hockey Championships.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Scott's family, friends, and former teammates during this incredibly difficult time.
After two productive seasons with the OHL's Kingston Canadiens, Scott was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. With an additional two seasons of junior under his belt, Scott made the jump to professional hockey with Edmonton's AHL affiliate club, the Nova Scotia Oilers.
With 28 points in 43 games, Scott earned his call-up to the NHL, and on January 4, 1988, he made his NHL debut when his Oilers visited the Boston Bruins. Scott joined the Buffalo Sabres via trade partway through the 1987-88 season, playing one game with the Sabres while spending the majority of his time in Rochester.
On December 31st, 1988, Scott scored his first NHL goal against Philadelphia's Ron Hextall. After the 1990-91 season, Scott's career took him to Germany before returning to North America in 1993, spending the majority of the next five seasons with AHL Rochester, winning the Calder Cup with the Americans in 1996.
With stops in Hannover (DEL) and Sheffield (BISL), Scott's professional career concluded with Adirondack of the UHL.
Internationally, Scott proudly represented Canada as an alternate captain at the 1987 World Junior Hockey Championships.
We send our heartfelt condolences to Scott's family, friends, and former teammates during this incredibly difficult time.
The Calder Cup winner was honored by the Rochester Americans, who made a statement about the forward's passing.
It is always sad news when a member of the hockey fraternity passes away.
Our heart goes out to Metcalfe's family during this incredibly difficult time.
RIP Scott Metcalfe.
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