Jeff Schultz (born February 25, 1986 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.
Schultz was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 27th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Schultz spent four seasons (2002–03 to 2005–06) in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen. He played seven games in the 2005–06 playoffs for the Capitals' top minor-league affil...
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Jeff Schultz (born February 25, 1986 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League.
Schultz was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 27th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Schultz spent four seasons (2002–03 to 2005–06) in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen. He played seven games in the 2005–06 playoffs for the Capitals' top minor-league affiliate, the Hershey Bears; helping them capture the Calder Cup.
Schultz made his NHL debut for the Capitals on December 22, 2006 against the New Jersey Devils. He played four games with Washington before being returned to Hershey. At the end of the season Schultz had played in 38 games with the Capitals.
Jeff Schultz also has a younger brother, Ian Schultz, a St. Louis Blues prospect (selected 87th overall in 2008) who is currently playing in the WHL with the Calgary Hitmen.
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