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Stefan Cherneski (born September 19, 1978) is a Canadian former professional
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er.


Early life

Cherneski was born in
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,
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. During his junior career, he played for the
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in the
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.


Career

Cherneski was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the
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in the
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. He suffered a fractured right
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on November 13, 1998, and was forced to retire due to the injury on January 2, 2001. He appeared in forty games with the Rangers'
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affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, before retiring. He tallied just two goals and nine assists in his brief professional career.


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* 1978 births Brandon Wheat Kings players Canadian ice hockey right wingers Hartford Wolf Pack players Living people National Hockey League first-round draft picks New York Rangers draft picks Ice hockey people from Winnipeg {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1970s-stub