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His first NHL team was the Boston Bruins.
15 Interesting Facts About Alan May
Alan May is a retired Canadian-American right wing known for his hard-nosed play with the Washington Capitals and his current role as a hockey analyst.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#17
Status
Retired
Teams
20
Facts
15
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He played for five different NHL teams during his career.
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He currently works as a studio host and analyst for Monumental Sports Network.
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He is known for his gritty, hard-nosed style of play.
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He played a total of 393 games in the National Hockey League.
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He scored 31 goals and 45 assists during his time in the NHL.
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He played junior hockey for the Medicine Hat Tigers and New Westminster Bruins.
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He set the Washington Capitals' single-season record for penalty minutes with 339.
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He helped the Capitals reach the semifinals for the first time in 1990.
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He accumulated 1,348 penalty minutes over his NHL career.
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He was the first player from the Carolina Thunderbirds to reach the NHL without prior professional experience.
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After retiring as a player, he coached the Dallas Stallions roller-hockey team.
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In one junior season, he recorded 409 penalty minutes.
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He equaled the record for being traded at the NHL trade deadline four times.
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His record for trade deadline trades was later equaled by Thomas Vanek in 2018.
About Alan May
Alan May was a Canadian-American right wing known for his gritty, hard-nosed style of play during his NHL career from 1986 to 1999. He spent almost five seasons with the Washington Capitals, where he became a fan favorite and set the team's single-season penalty minutes record. After retiring, he transitioned to a career as a studio host and analyst for Monumental Sports Network.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Capitals' single season leader in penalty minutes
1989-90
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Helped Capitals reach semifinals for the first time
1990
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First Carolina Thunderbirds player to reach the NHL
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Equaled NHL record for most trade deadline trades
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Alan May.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 17
Status: Retired
Age: 61 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Barrhead, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 31
Assists: 45
Points: 76
Teams: 20
Teams & Career
Estevan Bruins Brandon Wheat Kings Medicine Hat Tigers New Westminster Bruins Springfield Indians Carolina Thunderbirds Boston Bruins Maine Mariners Nova Scotia Oilers Edmonton Oilers Cape Breton Oilers New Haven Nighthawks Washington Capitals Dallas Stars Calgary Flames Orlando Solar Bears Detroit Vipers Denver Grizzlies Houston Aeros Abilene Aviators
Alan May played for 20 different teams during his 17 seasons career.