Author Sheldon (Shelly) Kannegiesser
"The Hockey Player Poet"
Canadian born Sheldon Kannegiesser played twelve years in the National Hockey League from 1967 through 1979 with New York, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Vancouver, with minor league stints in Omaha, Buffalo and Hershey. After retiring from hockey he spent many years in Southern California as an entrepreneur and businessman while raising his two sons, Brett and Jameson. Unquestionably one of the “biggest names” to ever play professional hockey, Shelly credits the twelve letters in his last name as the single most contributing factor. He was once voted the best dressed player in the National Hockey League, and holds the unofficial record for scoring the longest goal in the history of the sport—from behind his own net! He recounts the story of that goal in his very entertaining ballad, 'They Sent Me Down To Chocolate Town.' His extensive experience in business, combined with his athletic background, sense of humor, and penchant for the poetic, make him a favorite as a keynote speaker. Shelly can be contacted for a speaking engagement throughout the year by visiting the GUEST SPEAKER page.
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