- Gerald Coleman
Gerald Coleman (born
April 3 ,1985 in Chicago,Illinois ) is aprofessional ice hockey goaltender who plays for thePortland Pirates of the AHL, and previously played for major league affiliateAnaheim Ducks . He was drafted 224th overall by theTampa Bay Lightning in the2003 NHL Entry Draft . He is the first graduate of theNHL Diversity Program to be drafted and to play in the NHL, making his debut for the Lightning, in relief, onNovember 11 ,2005 . [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=granderson/080118 ESPN Page 2 - Granderson: Still a pioneer ] ]On
February 24 , 2007, Coleman was traded with a 1st round draft pick to theAnaheim Ducks forShane O'Brien and a 3rd round draft pick. He reported to Portland, Anaheim's minor league team.References
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