Dennis McCauley (born August 15, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played in the American Hockey League for the Worcester Sharks and Portland Pirates, and also spent three seasons playing in European hockey leagues.[1]

Dennis McCauley
Born (1985-08-15) August 15, 1985 (age 39)
Billerica, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Worcester Sharks
Portland Pirates
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2009–2015

McCauley completed his four-year college career at Northeastern University, recording 45 points (22 goals, 23 assists) in 129 games while recording 266 penalty minutes.[2] On October 6, 2009, McCauley signed a one-year contract with the Worcester Sharks.[2] In 45 games with Worcester, he recorded 10 goals and four assists for 14 points.[3]

On July 30, 2010, McCauley was signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.[4][3] He spent the entire 2010–11 season with their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, posting 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) in 73 games.[5]

After a productive season with the Pirates, McCauley became an unrestricted free agent. On October 4, 2011, he signed a one-year contract with the Reading Royals of the ECHL.[5]

McCauley finished his professional career during the 2014–15 season with Cracovia Krakow, a team based in Poland.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dennis McCauley at eliteprospects.com". Elite Prospects. Archived from the original on 2019-03-24. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Worcester Sharks sign Billerica, MA native Dennis McCauley". OurSports Central. October 6, 2009. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "SABRES SIGN MCCAULEY". Buffalo Sabres. July 30, 2010. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  4. ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 315. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4.
  5. ^ a b "Royals Add Forwards Dennis McCauley and Matt Schepke". OurSports Central. October 4, 2011. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
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