Michael William Farrell (born October 20, 1978) is an

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former professional

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Early life

Farrell was born in

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, and raised in Carmel, Indiana. While attending

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, he was a member of the

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team.

Career

Drafted by the

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in the

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, Farrell spent several years in the Capitals system before he was traded to the

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in 2003. He played 13 games in the NHL with the Capitals and Predators between 2001 and 2004, though mainly played in the minor

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, retiring in 2004.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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References

1978 births Living people American men's ice hockey defensemen Ice hockey players from Indiana Ice hockey players from Minnesota Milwaukee Admirals players Nashville Predators players Sportspeople from Carmel, Indiana Portland Pirates Ice hockey people from Edina, Minnesota Washington Capitals draft picks Washington Capitals players {{US-icehockey-defenceman-stub Providence Friars men's ice hockey players Providence College alumni