Alyn McCauley

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
position = Forward
shoots = Left
played_for = San Jose Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Los Angeles Kings
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 200
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date and age|1977|5|29
birth_place = Brockville, ONT, CAN
draft = 79th overall
draft_year = 1995
draft_team = New Jersey Devils
career_start = 1997

Alyn McCauley (born May 29, 1977 in Brockville, Ontario) is a former professional center in the National Hockey League.

McCauley was acquired by San Jose with Brad Boyes and a 1st round selection in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Owen Nolan on March 5, 2003. Originally a New Jersey draft pick (79th overall), rights to McCauley were traded along with Jason Smith and Steve Sullivan to Toronto for Doug Gilmour, Dave Ellett and a 3rd round draft pick. In Toronto, McCauley received little playing time, as head coach Pat Quinn preferred to play veterans over youngsters.

McCauley had a career year in 2003–2004 season. McCauley is known for his two-way play and his penalty-killing abilities, which earned him a Selke Trophy nomination in 2003–2004.

When coach Ron Wilson went to rotate to a new captain, previous captain McCauley advised him to leave the captaincy with Patrick Marleau.

While the NHL was locked out in 2004–2005, he studied at Athabasca University. He has stressed the importance of education, and he wishes to get a degree himself so he can have a job after his NHL career.

McCauley left San Jose as an unrestricted free agent signing with the Los Angeles Kings on July 2, 2006. During the 2006–07 season, McCauley scored one goal in 10 games played.

On August 15, 2008, McCauley accepted a position as an assistant coach with the Queen's Golden Gaels mens hockey team. [http://www.universitysport.ca/e/story_detail.cfm?id=12315]

During the off season Alyn McCauley likes to spend time with his family and help out with the family business painting houses for McCauley Painting.

ee also

*List of NHL players
*List of NHL seasons

External links

* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/players/1672/ cnnSI player page]
*hockeydb|14101