Scott Kelman (born May 7, 1981) is a
Canadian
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former professional
ice hockey
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center
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who was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the
Phoenix Coyotes
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in the
1999 NHL Entry Draft
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.
Over seven seasons, Kelman predominantly played in the
American Hockey League
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and
ECHL
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. He concluded his professional career after the
2008–09 EIHL season
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season abroad with the
Coventry Blaze
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in the
Elite Ice Hockey League
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.
Career statistics
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1981 births
Living people
Albany River Rats players
Augusta Lynx players
Canadian ice hockey centres
Coventry Blaze players
Dayton Bombers players
Fresno Falcons players
Gwinnett Gladiators players
Hershey Bears players
Jackson Bandits players
Laredo Bucks players
Lowell Lock Monsters players
Manitoba Moose players
Moose Jaw Warriors players
National Hockey League first-round draft picks
Ice hockey people from Winnipeg
Arizona Coyotes draft picks
Phoenix RoadRunners players
San Antonio Rampage players
Seattle Thunderbirds players
Tri-City Americans players
Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in England
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