Jeff Bes

Jeff Bes (born on July 31, 1973 in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada), is an ice hockey centre currently playing for the Laredo Bucks in the Central Hockey League (CHL). Bes has played for many teams from 1990 to the present such as the Dayton Bombers, Chicago Wolves, Mississippi Sea Wolves, Orlando Solar Bears, Jacksonville Lizard Kings, SaiPa and several other teams including the Dukes of Hamilton.

Junior career

Bes began his junior career in 1990-91, playing for the Dukes of Hamilton of the Ontario Hockey League. He would score 23 goals and 47 assists for 70 points. His time with Hamilton would be short lived as the following season they became the Guelph Storm.

NHL career

Bes was selected by the Minnesota North Stars in the 3rd round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 58th overall. He would never see regular season action, but was considered a top prospect in the National Hockey League at the time.

International career

Bes was fortunate enough to be selected for the 1993 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Sweden, where he played on a line with Paul Kariya. He won a Gold Medal with Team Canada.

Pro career

Bes spend the next 11 years going back and forth...
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