Tim Sweeney (ice hockey)

Timothy Paul Sweeney (born April 12, 1967) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He was born in Boston, but grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Sweeney played for Boston College from 1985–89.

Tim Sweeney
Born (1967-04-12) April 12, 1967
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Flames (1990–1992)
Boston Bruins (1992–1993)
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–1995)
Boston Bruins (1995–1997)
New York Rangers (1997–1998)
National team  United States
NHL Draft 122nd overall, 1985
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1989–1999

Playing career

He was selected 122nd overall in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames.

After college, Sweeney played for the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the IHL, and then in the NHL for the Calgary Flames, the Boston Bruins, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the New York Rangers. Sweeney left his legacy on the NHL by being recognized as the only player to play for only these four clubs during his career. His last professional season was 1998–99, for the Providence Bruins of the AHL.

In his first year after college, the 1989–90 season, he won the International Hockey League's Ken McKenzie Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Sweeney represented the United States at the 1992 Winter Olympics.[1]

Post retirement

After retiring from hockey, Sweeney worked as a color commentator for Boston College and Hockey East games.[2][3]

Personal life

Sweeney is married to Chrissy (Roche) Sweeney. Together they have three children.[4]

Awards and honors
Award Year
All-Hockey East First Team 1988–89 [5]
AHCA East Second-Team All-American 1988–89 [6]
Hockey East All-Tournament Team 1989 [7]

References
  1. Loftus, Marcus (March 22, 2018). "Hanover's Timmy Sweeney outdoes his dad with Frozen Four appearance". Hanover Mariner. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  2. "Former NHL Star And Boston College Alumnus Adds Color To Hockey East". amcnetworks.com. January 4, 2001. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  3. "South Shore athletes have found Olympic glory". Hanover Mariner. February 23, 2010. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  4. "Ducks Will Welcome Back Players from Original Team at Sunday's Throwback Night". NHL.com. October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  5. "Hockey East All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  7. "2013-14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
David Capuano		 Hockey East Scoring Champion
1988–89		 Succeeded by
David Emma
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