Donald McSween

Who is Donald McSween?

Donald Kennedy "Don" McSween played ice hockey as a defenseman for two clubs in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for his adept puck-handling skills as well as his quick mobility, McSween, a two-time All American, was successful during his college career at Michigan State University, leading the team to the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey National Championship in 1986.

He was also quite successful while playing in the minor league. Following his impressive college career, McSween went on to play for the Buffalo Sabres. He was selected 84th in the 1983 NHL Draft, with a height of 5'11" a weight of 197 lb, and shooting left. After this stint, he played for the Rochester Americans, and the San Diego Gulls. In fact, McSween continues to holds American records for points scored by a defenseman in a career: 215 goals. In 1989–90 McSween was selected as an AHL First-Team All-Star. McSween also won myriad awards playing as a member of the Americans. He won five straight team Defensive Player of the Year awards.

He also had a short but notable career as a player for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.