James Sheppard
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About
Canadian center best known to NHL fans for his time with the Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers. He previously captained the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Before Fame
He grew up in the youth system of Hockey Nova Scotia and made his NHL debut with the Wild in 2007.
Trivia
He fractured his patella in an ATV accident in 2010 and underwent knee surgery the next day. He was suspended by the Wild due to a "no ATV" clause in his contract.
Family Life
He was born in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
Associated With
He lived with teammate Darby Hendrickson during his rookie year in Minnesota.
