Rick Shinske

Richard Charles Shinske (May 31, 1955 – October 23, 2012) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 63 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and St. Louis Blues. Shinske played for the New Westminster Bruins of the WHL. He is the son of Ernie 'Punch" McLean's longtime partner and former general manager of the Estevan Bruins, Bill Shinske. He died of cancer in 2012. He was survived by his wife Janice, son, Grady and daughter, Bailey.

Rick Shinske
Born (1955-05-31)May 31, 1955
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died October 23, 2012(2012-10-23) (aged 57)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Cleveland Barons
St. Louis Blues
NHL Draft 111th overall, 1975
California Golden Seals
WHA Draft 171st overall, 1975
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 19721983
Preceded by
Doug Palazzari
CHL Leading Scorer
1978–79
Succeeded by
Doug Palazzari


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