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Doug Shepherd has been involved in Professional and Amateur hockey his entire life. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and former Assistant Captain of the RPI Men’s Hockey Team, Doug enjoyed a productive career at the Junior A, NCAA Division I and Professional levels. As a player, he captured 2 CJHL (now CCHL) Championship rings, was named an NCAA Academic All American at RPI, played in multiple ECAC Championship tournaments and experienced the challenge of minor professional hockey across North America and Europe.

Following his playing days, Doug worked in player development roles for the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and the University of Prince Edward Island Men’s Program and also scouted for the AHL’s Manitoba Moose. Since 2015, he has successfully negotiated millions of dollars’ worth of contracts as an NHLPA Certified Player Agent with Achieve Sports Management.

Over a 10 year span, Doug worked as a skating and development coach for some of the NHL's biggest stars.