Shawn Hamilton Rivers (born January 30, 1971) is a

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former professional

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. He played four games in the

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with the

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during the 1992–93 season, scoring two assists. Prior to his professional career, he played for the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints, where he was named the ECAC All Rookie Team for the 1988–89 season. Shawn is the brother of

Jamie Rivers Jamie Rivers (born March 16, 1975) is a Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player. Rivers was most recently the head coach and General Manager of the Central Hockey League's St. Charles Chill. Rivers played 45 ...

. Rivers was born in Ottawa,

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