Jeff Kealty

Jeff Kealty (born April 9, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman and current assistant general manager of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. However, he never played in the National Hockey League, retiring after playing just 71 games with the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League.

Jeff Kealty
Born	(1976-04-09) April 9, 1976 (age 49) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Left
Played for	Milwaukee Admirals (IHL)
NHL draft	22nd overall, 1994 Quebec Nordiques
Playing career	1998–2000

After retiring from playing, Kealty became a scout for the Nashville Predators organization. On July 25, 2007, Kealty was named the team's Chief Amateur Scout.^[1] On December 1, 2017, Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced that Kealty had been promoted to Director of Player Personnel, and currently assists Poile on all player personnel decisions, in addition to the duties he was already responsible for as Chief Amateur Scout.^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1992–93	Catholic Memorial School	HS-MA
1993–94	Catholic Memorial School	HS-MA
1994–95	Boston University	HE		25	0	5	5	29		—	—	—	—	—
1995–96	Boston University	HE		34	4	15	19	38		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Boston University	HE		40	4	9	13	42		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Boston University	HE		38	11	15	26	53		—	—	—	—	—
1998–99	Milwaukee Admirals	IHL		70	8	14	22	134		2	0	1	1	4
1999–2000	Milwaukee Admirals	IHL		1	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
HE totals				137	19	44	63	162		—	—	—	—	—
IHL totals				71	8	14	22	136		2	0	1	1	4

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1996	United States	WJC		6	0	1	1	6