Elgin McCann (born July 2, 1946) is a former professional

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. He was drafted in the first round, eighth overall, by the

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in the 1967 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the

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, however, spending his career playing for various minor-league teams. McCann was born in

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1967 NHL Amateur Draft - Elgin McCann
1946 births Amarillo Wranglers players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Columbus Owls players Houston Apollos players Ice hockey people from Vancouver Kalamazoo Wings (1974–2000) players Living people Memphis South Stars players Montreal Canadiens draft picks Muskegon Mohawks players National Hockey League first-round draft picks New Haven Blades players New Haven Nighthawks players Saginaw Gears players {{canada-icehockey-winger-1940s-stub