DURHAM, ONT -- Former Minnesota Fighting Saint Kevin O'Shea, died on Monday at the age of 62.
O'Shea joined his older brother, Danny, on the Oshawa Generals team in
1963-64, appearing in just the one game, but his hockey career took him
to the highest level. His hockey resumé included playing two seasons
at St. Lawrence University, representing Canada at the 1969 World
Championships and spending the 1969-70 season with the WHL's San Diego
Gulls. He was claimed by the Buffalo Sabres in the inter-league draft
in June 1970.
O'Shea played parts of two seasons with the Sabres and another couple of seasons with the St. Louis Blues. The winger played 133 regular season games and another 12 in the playoffs. He also played in the WHL with Denver, Phoenix and the WHA's Fighting Saints before finishing his career in Sweden in 1976.
After retiring at the age of 29, he enrolled in the University of Windsor's law school, specializing in labour relations.
He is the loving father of Kelly, Daniel and Alexandra.
A funeral will take place on Saturday at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Stouffville, ONT at 10:30 a.m.
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