Donald Edward Whelden (December 28, 1954 – June 3, 1985) was a professional ice hockey defenseman who played two games for the St. Louis Blues in the 1974–75 season. He was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Wheldon became the youngest US Player to appear in an NHL Game post 1967 Expansion at 19 years and 10 months. He supplanted Joe Noris. Bobby Carpenter supplanted Wheldon in 1981.
Whelden was killed on June 3, 1985, when a bolt of lightning hit a tree outside the home and broke a window above the head of his bed. His wife Linda was at his side and survived the tragic incident.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
