David Shields

David Shields (born January 27, 1991) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He last played with the EC VSV of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). Shields was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 6th round (168th overall) of the 2009 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Before turning professional, Shields played four seasons (2007–2011) of major junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Erie Otters.

On March 23, 2011, the St. Louis Blues signed Shields to an entry-level contract and he began the 2011–12 season in the AHL with the Peoria Rivermen.

After his entry-level contract, Shields was re-signed to a one-year, two-way extension to remain within the Blues organization on July 9, 2014.

As a free agent after four professional seasons with the Blues' affiliates, Shields signed a one-year ECHL contract with the Adirondack Thunder on September 28, 2015. He attended the Albany Devils training camp on an invite, however was released to begin the 2015–16 season for the Thunder's inaugural campaign. On December 10, 2015, Shields was signed to a professional try-out with the Utica Comets of the AHL. Having made an impression upon the Comets, he remained with the club for the remainder of the campaign, featuring in 32 games and providing 10 points.

On July 11, 2016, Shields accepted a contract as a free agent to continue with the Utica Comets, agreeing to a one-year deal.

On July 13, 2017, Shields left the AHL as a free agent and signed a one-year contract with the EC VSV of the EBEL.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2006–07 Maksymum Jr. Hockey EmJHL 37 4 16 20 60 — — — — — 2007–08 Erie Otters OHL 60 1 3 4 31 — — — — — 2008–09 Erie Otters OHL 61 1 16 17 28 5 0 0 0 5 2009–10 Erie Otters OHL 68 7 12 19 42 4 0 0 0 12 2010–11 Erie Otters OHL 61 6 21 27 48 7 1 4 5 4 2011–12 Peoria Rivermen AHL 48 0 4 4 10 — — — — — 2011–12 Alaska Aces ECHL 12 1 5 6 2 3 0 2 2 0 2012–13 Peoria Rivermen AHL 59 0 5 5 41 — — — — — 2013–14 Chicago Wolves AHL 55 5 10 15 21 3 0 0 0 2 2014–15 Chicago Wolves AHL 42 0 6 6 10 — — — — — 2015–16 Adirondack Thunder ECHL 15 2 7 9 9 — — — — — 2015–16 Utica Comets AHL 32 3 7 10 8 3 0 1 1 0 2016–17 Utica Comets AHL 48 0 10 10 8 — — — — —2017–18EC VSVEBEL552131532————— AHL totals 284 8 42 50 98 6 0 1 1 2