David Shields (ice hockey)

David Shields (born January 27, 1991) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He last played with the EC VSV of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). Shields was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 6th round (168th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

David Shields
Shields with the Chicago Wolves in 2014
Born	(1991-01-27) January 27, 1991 (age 34) Rochester, New York, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Right
Played for	Peoria Rivermen Chicago Wolves Utica Comets EC VSV
NHL draft	168th overall, 2009 St. Louis Blues
Playing career	2011–2018

Playing career

Before turning professional, Shields played four seasons (2007–2011) of major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Erie Otters.

On March 23, 2011, the St. Louis Blues signed Shields to an entry-level contract and he began the 2011–12 season in the AHL with the Peoria Rivermen.^[1]

After his entry-level contract, Shields was re-signed to a one-year, two-way extension to remain within the Blues organization on July 9, 2014.

As a free agent after four professional seasons with the Blues' affiliates, Shields signed a one-year ECHL contract with the Adirondack Thunder on September 28, 2015.^[2] He attended the Albany Devils training camp on an invite, however was released to begin the 2015–16 season for the Thunder's inaugural campaign. On December 10, 2015, Shields was signed to a professional try-out with the Utica Comets of the AHL. Having made an impression upon the Comets, he remained with the club for the remainder of the campaign, featuring in 32 games and providing 10 points.

On July 11, 2016, Shields accepted a contract as a free agent to continue with the Utica Comets, agreeing to a one-year deal.^[3]

On July 13, 2017, Shields left the AHL as a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the EC VSV of the EBEL.^[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006–07	Maksymum Jr. Hockey	EmJHL		37	4	16	20	60		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Erie Otters	OHL		60	1	3	4	31		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Erie Otters	OHL		61	1	16	17	28		5	0	0	0	5
2009–10	Erie Otters	OHL		68	7	12	19	42		4	0	0	0	12
2010–11	Erie Otters	OHL		61	6	21	27	48		7	1	4	5	4
2011–12	Peoria Rivermen	AHL		48	0	4	4	10		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Alaska Aces	ECHL		12	1	5	6	2		3	0	2	2	0
2012–13	Peoria Rivermen	AHL		59	0	5	5	41		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Chicago Wolves	AHL		55	5	10	15	21		3	0	0	0	2
2014–15	Chicago Wolves	AHL		42	0	6	6	10		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Adirondack Thunder	ECHL		15	2	7	9	9		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Utica Comets	AHL		32	3	7	10	8		3	0	1	1	0
2016–17	Utica Comets	AHL		48	0	10	10	8		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	EC VSV	EBEL		55	2	13	15	32		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				284	8	42	50	98		6	0	1	1	2