Kevin Shattenkirk

Kevin Michael Shattenkirk (born January 29, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals. He was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche.\n', ' As a youth, Shattenkirk played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New Jersey Devils minor ice hockey team.\n', ' Shattenkirk was drafted 14th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He played youth hockey with the New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club before attending The Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was drafted by the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and committed to Boston University of the NCAA\'s Hockey East conference, along with fellow 2007 Avalanche draft pick Colby Cohen.[citation needed]\n', '