Chadwick Paul Penney (born September 18, 1973) is a Canadian former professional

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player. A career minor leaguer, Penney played three games in the

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for the

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during the 1993–94 season. Penney was highly regarded by many as the future left winger to

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after being drafted. Despite impressive numbers with the OHL's

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and later with the AHL's

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, Penney was never to realize his potential at the

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level. He is the second player from

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to play in the NHL.

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, and Darryl Williams are the only other three players from Labrador to make it to the NHL. Penney was born in

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Junior hockey

North Bay Centennials (1990–1993)

Penney joined the

of the

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in the 1990-91 season, where in 66 games, he scored 34 goals and 67 points to finish fifth in team scoring, helping North Bay into the post-season. In 10 playoff games, Penney scored two goals and eight points. In 1991-92, Penney struggled offensively, as his numbers dropped to 25 goals and 52 points in 57 games with North Bay. In the post-season, Penney finished third in team scoring, scoring 13 goals and 30 points in 21 games, as the Centennials lost to the

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in the OHL finals. Penney began the

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with the Centennials, where in 18 games, he scored eight goals and 15 points. Penney was then traded from the rebuilding Centennials to the

Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (1992–1993)

After starting the

season with the

, Penney finished the season with the

. In 48 games with the Greyhounds, Penney scored 28 goals and 73 points, helping the club reach the post-season. In the playoffs, Penney scored seven goals and 17 points in 18 games as the Greyhounds lost to the

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in the OHL finals. With Sault Ste. Marie hosting the

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, the Greyhounds were automatically entered into the tournament as the host team. In four games, Penney scored five goals and seven points, helping the Greyhounds win the

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. Penney was named to the Memorial Cup all-star team.

Professional career

Ottawa Senators (1992–1996)

Penney was drafted by the

in the second round, 25th overall, at the

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held at the

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. He began his professional hockey career with the

of the AHL in 1993-94, as in 73 games, Penney scored 20 goals and 50 points. Penney also saw some action with the

during the 1993-94, as on October 21, 1993, he played in his first NHL game, as Penney was held off the scoresheet in a 6–5 loss to the

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. Penney appeared in two more games with Ottawa, getting no points. Penney spent the entire 1994-95 season with PEI, scoring 16 goals and 32 points in 66 games. In 11 playoff games, Penney scored two goals and four points. In 1995-96, Penney saw his offensive numbers improve, scoring 23 goals and 60 points in 79 games, helping PEI reach the post-season once again. In three playoff games, Penney had a goal and two points.

Manchester Storm (1996–1997)

Penney headed to

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and played for the Manchester Storm of the

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for the 1996–97 season. In 39 games, Penney scored nine goals and 25 points for the Storm.

Kentucky Thoroughblades (1997–1998)

Penney returned to the AHL for the 1997-98 season, playing for the

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. In 78 games, Penney had 16 goals and 37 points. In two playoff games, Penney did not earn any points.

Colorado Gold Kings (1998–1999)

Penney signed with the

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of the WCHL for the 1998-99 season. In 67 games, Penney scored 31 goals and 77 points, finishing fourth in team scoring, helping Colorado reach the post-season. In three playoff games, Penney had two assists.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Penney, Chad 1973 births Living people Canadian ice hockey forwards Colorado Gold Kings players Ice hockey people from Newfoundland and Labrador Kentucky Thoroughblades players Manchester Storm (1995–2002) players Ottawa Senators draft picks Ottawa Senators players People from Labrador City Prince Edward Island Senators players Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds players