Shane Wright
Seattle Kraken centre, drafted fourth overall in 2022.
Shane Wright (born January 5, 2004) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fourth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Seattle Kraken.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Left Wing
- Team
- Seattle Kraken
- Draft
- 1st overall, 2023 NHL Draft
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Hometown
- Regina, Saskatchewan
- Junior team
- Regina Pats (WHL)
- Nhl debut season
- 2023–24
Lore & Background
Wright was granted exceptional player status for the 2019–20 OHL season, becoming the sixth player to receive that status. He played for the Kingston Frontenacs from 2019 to 2023, serving as captain. He was traded to the Windsor Spitfires in January 2023. Wright made his NHL debut in the 2022–23 season, playing 8 games for the Kraken. He also played for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the AHL. Internationally, he won gold medals at the 2021 World U18 Championships and the 2023 World Junior Championships.
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