Wayne A. "Beaner" McBean (born February 21, 1969) is a

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former professional

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defenceman. McBean played professionally in the

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with the

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, and

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Playing career

During his junior career, McBean played in the WHL for

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, notably accumulating 85 assists over three years. He was also a member of two

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-winning teams in 1987 and 1988. In 1987, he was named to the WHL East first All-Star team and the Memorial Cup All-Star team and was the recipient of the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as the tournament MVP. In 1988 McBean played for Canada in the World Junior Championship, winning a gold medal. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings 4th in the 1st round of the

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. On February 22, 1989 Wayne was traded from the

with

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and future considerations to the

for goaltender

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and Yan Kaminsky, but spent the bulk of his time in the minor leagues, recording the assist on the

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championship winning goal for the Isles'

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affiliate

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in 1990. He retired in 1994 after sustaining a wrist injury.Legends of Hockey – NHL Player Search – Player – Wayne McBean
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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards

* WHL East First All-Star Team – 1987

References

External links

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