Dan Kelly (born May 17, 1989) is an American former professional

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who most recently played under contract with the

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of the

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(NHL). he is part of the

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coaching staff.

Playing career

Kelly was drafted by the

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in the third round of the 2005 Ontario Hockey League draft. He was named captain midway through the 2008–09 season. On May 19, 2010, Kelly was signed by the

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as a free agent. On August 30, 2014, Kelly was re-signed to a two-year, two-way $1.1 million contract with the Devils. On May 12, 2016, Kelly was assessed a ten-game suspension by the American Hockey League for an illegal check to the head of

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during a playoff game. Kelly spent the duration of his six-year tenure within the Devils organization, with AHL affiliate, the

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. On July 11, 2016, having left the New Jersey Devils as a free agent, Kelly agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks. After retiring from hockey following the 2016–17 season, Kelly joined the

as a coach.

Officiating career

Prior to the start of the

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, Kelly signed an officiating deal with the National Hockey League.

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* 1989 births Albany Devils players Kitchener Rangers players Ice hockey coaches from New York (state) Living people San Jose Barracuda players American men's ice hockey defensemen National Hockey League officials Ice hockey players from New York (state) {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub