Alan May
| Alan May | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 14, 1965 Barrhead, AB, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
NHL Boston Bruins Edmonton Oilers Washington Capitals Dallas Stars Calgary Flames AHL Springfield Indians Nova Scotia Oilers Maine Mariners Cape Breton Oilers New Haven Nighthawks IHL Orlando Solar Bears Detroit Vipers Utah Grizzlies Houston Aeros ACHL Carolina Thunderbirds WPHL Abilene Aviators | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1986–1999 | ||
Alan Randy May (born January 14, 1965 in Barrhead, Alberta) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He is known for being the first player from the ECHL to play in the National Hockey League[1]
May began his NHL career when he was signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins, although he would spend most of his time in the minors. He later moved on to the Edmonton Oilers; again, he spent most of his time in the minors. It was only after his trade to the Washington Capitals in June 1989 that he enjoyed a bigger role. During his almost five seasons with the Capitals, his gritty, hard-nosed style of play made him a fan favorite, and helped the team reach the semifinals for the first time, in 1990. May also played for the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames before finishing his NHL career.
In 393 NHL games, he scored 31 goals and 45 assists, and amassed 1,333 penalty minutes.
He currently is a hockey analyst for Comcast SportsNet Washington. Alan is married to Sherayne May and they have three children: Devin, Kaylee, and Brendan.