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Don Wheldon
Don Wheldon
Born	December 28, 1954; Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Died	June 3, 1985 (aged 30); Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Right
Played for	St. Louis Blues
NHL draft	87th overall, 1974; St. Louis Blues
WHA draft	178th overall, 1974; Indianapolis Racers
Playing career	1974–1977

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.

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.^[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1971–72	Riverview Reds	NBJHL	24	6	11	17	59	—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Moncton Beavers	NBJHL	15	3	12	15	10	—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	London Knights	OHA	65	2	7	9	70	—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	London Knights	OHA	70	5	27	32	88	—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	St. Louis Blues	NHL	2	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Denver Spurs	CHL	8	0	1	1	8	—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Columbus Owls	IHL	43	6	12	18	28	5	2	1	3	2
1975–76	Winston-Salem Polar Twins	SHL	70	11	28	39	52	4	1	0	1	4
1976–77	Winston-Salem Polar Twins	SHL	37	9	13	22	14	—	—	—	—	—
SHL totals			107	20	41	61	66	4	1	0	1	4
NHL totals			2	0	0	0	0	—	—	—	—	—

References

^ Podnieks, Andrew (2003). Players: The Ultimate A-Z Guide of Everyone Who Has Ever Played in the NHL. Toronto: Doubleday Canada. p. 904. ISBN 0-385-25999-9.