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Steve Chaffin Position: D Date of Birth: 02/14/1991 Height: 6' 2" Weight: 203 lbs

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Steve Chaffin

Steve Chaffin

Steve Chaffin

Position: D

Date of Birth: 02/14/1991

Height: 6′ 2″ Weight: 203 lbs

Shoots: L

Resides: Calgary, Alberta

Drafted: Eligible 2010

Biography:

2008-09: In his second season with the T-Birds, Steve had two assists in 46 games played. He had 51 penalty minutes during the regular season. Steve missed the end of the season and the playoffs after suffering a shoulder injury.

2007-08: Steve appeared in 49 games for the T-Birds. As a defenseman, he registered 5 points, all on assists. He also accumulated 59 penalty minutes and had a plus minus rating of negative one. He missed 14 games due to a concussion suffered on Feb. 16. In the playoffs, Steve played in 4 games but did not register any points. Steve also played for Hockey Canada’s Team Pacific in the World U17 Hockey Challenge.

2006-07: Steve played with the Calgary Buffaloes Midget AAA team. He appeared in 35 games and had eight points on two goals and six assists with 59 penalty minutes. Steve also appeared in five games with the T-Birds but did not register a point.


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