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Sean Whitney (D)

Evansville IceMen

Biography

This is his first pro season, having been acquired by Evansville in a deal with San Francisco on 11/20/12 for future considerations. Actually launched rookie season with ECHL defending Kelly Cup Champions Florida Everblades; 7(0-0-0) with 4-PIM and 6-SOG. With San Francisco 2(0-0-0) 2-PIM and +1 rating. Prior to start of pro career, enjoyed outstanding four-year collegiate career at Cornell U. in the Division I ECAC Conference where he was a teammate of IceMen left wing Patrick Kennedy. In 2011-12 senior season, Collected 11-points in 35-games on 2-goals, 9-assists with 16-PIM. Career numbers at Cornell: 101-games; 7-goals; 23-assists; 30-points; 46-PIM. Older brother is defenseman for the NHL Edmonton Oilers.