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Shawn
Bates
Center
Birthdate
3/4/1975
Birthplace
Medford, MA
Draft Info
1993: Rd 4, Pk 103 (BOS)
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Birthdate
3/4/1975
Birthplace
Medford, MA
Draft Info
1993: Rd 4, Pk 103 (BOS)
Position
Center
Career History
New York Islanders
2001-2004, 2005-2008 (6 Seasons)
Boston Bruins
1997-2001 (4 Seasons)
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