Jeffrey A. C. Nelson (born December 18, 1972) is a Canadian former professional

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player who played in the

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(NHL). Jeff is the brother of Todd Nelson and Kerri Nelson-Brunen.

Playing career

Nelson was selected number thirty six overall by the

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in the second round of the

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. Nelson had very significant numbers in the last two years he played in the WHL notching 233 points in only 136 games. However, Nelson was not able to translate that success to the NHL as he has toiled the majority of his career in the minor leagues. He did get a chance at the NHL when he played in 43 games for the Capitals between the

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and the 1995–96 NHL season. After his very limited success with the Capitals he signed as a free agent with the expansion

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on August 19, 1998. While in the Predators organization he played most of his games for the Predators' minor league affiliate the

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. However, he did get the chance to play 9 games in the Predators' inaugural season the

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. On June 22, 1999 the Predators traded him back to the Capitals for future considerations.

Career statistics

Awards

* WHL East Second All-Star Team – 1991 & 1992

External links

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