Jeff Schultz

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 200px
team = Washington Capitals
former_teams =
league = NHL
prospect_team = Hershey Bears
prospect_league = AHL
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 6
weight_lb = 221
nickname =
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date|1986|2|25|mf=y
birth_place = Calgary AB, CAN
draft = 27th overall
draft_year = 2004
draft_team = Washington Capitals
career_start = 2006

Jeff Schultz (born February 25,1986 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 27th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Schultz spent four seasons (2002–03 to 2005–06) in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen. He played seven games in the 2005–06 playoffs for the Capitals' top minor-league affiliate, the Hershey Bears; he has also been playing in the 2006–07 season for the Bears.

Schultz made his NHL debut for the Capitals on December 22, 2006 against the New Jersey Devils. He played four games with Washington before being returned to Hershey.

Jeff Schultz also has a younger brother, Ian Schultz who is currently playing in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen

External links

* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3665 Yahoo Page]
* [http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect/jeff_schultz Hockey Futures Page]
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