Jay Wells

Born:

May 18, 1959 Paris, ON, CAN

Height:

6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Weight:

205 lb (93 kg)

Position:

Defense

Shoots:

Left

Played for:

NHL Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers
Buffalo Sabres New York Rangers
St. Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Draft:

16th overall, 1979 Los Angeles Kings

Playing Career:

1979-1997

Biography

Nicknamed “The Hammer” for his tough, physical style of play, he played for 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers,

In 1994, he played a huge defensive role for the Rangers in the playoffs and helped them win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1940.

He is currently an assistant coach for the Manitoba Moose.