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Born	(1986-11-16) November 16, 1986 (age 38) Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Providence Bruins Milwaukee Admirals KHL Medveščak San Antonio Rampage Lørenskog IK Nippon Paper Cranes HC Pustertal Wölfe HC Dukla Jihlava ASC Corona Brașov
NHL Draft	154th overall, 2005 Boston Bruins
Playing career	2006–2021

Wacey Rabbit was born on November 16, 1986. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre, which is a forward position. Wacey played in many leagues, including the American Hockey League (AHL). After his playing career, he became an assistant coach. He currently coaches the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Wacey Rabbit's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Wacey Rabbit began his hockey journey in junior leagues. He played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). During the 2004–05 WHL season, he had a great year. He scored 67 points, which includes goals and assists. Because of his strong play, the Boston Bruins picked him in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 154th player chosen overall.

Playing Professionally in North America

Wacey started his professional career in the 2006–07 AHL season. He played for the Providence Bruins, which was the Boston Bruins' team in the American Hockey League (AHL). Later that season, he went back to junior hockey. He joined the Vancouver Giants to help them in the 2007 Memorial Cup. The Giants reached the WHL Finals but lost. However, they won the CHL title in the Memorial Cup.

After that, Wacey returned to the Providence Bruins. He played there for two more seasons. In the 2009–10 AHL season, he joined the Milwaukee Admirals. This team was linked to the Nashville Predators. He played 76 games with the Admirals that season. In the 2011–12 AHL season, Wacey played for the San Antonio Rampage. This team was connected to the Florida Panthers. He helped them reach the playoffs.

Adventures in European and Asian Hockey

After playing in North America, Wacey decided to play overseas. In 2010, he joined KHL Medveščak, a team in Croatia. This team played in the Erste Bank Hockey League. He signed a one-year contract with them.

In 2012, Wacey moved to Norway. He signed with Lørenskog IK in the GET-ligaen. He played three excellent seasons there. Then, in 2015, he moved to Japan. He signed a one-year contract with Nippon Paper Cranes. This team played in the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH).

After Japan, Wacey played a season in Italy. He joined HC Pustertal Wölfe in the Alps Hockey League.

Returning to North America and Retirement

In 2017, Wacey Rabbit came back to North America. He signed with the Jacksonville Icemen in the ECHL. He played only two games before returning to Europe. He joined HC Dukla Jihlava in the Czech Republic.

He returned to the Jacksonville Icemen again in 2018. He played a full season with them. In 2019, he played for CSM Corona Brașov in Romania. He also played more games for the Jacksonville Icemen.

Wacey Rabbit played his last professional season in 2020–21 ECHL season with the Jacksonville Icemen. After 15 years as a professional player, he announced his retirement on August 26, 2021.

Coaching Career

After retiring from playing, Wacey Rabbit started coaching. He first worked as an assistant coach for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. This team is part of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). On June 27, 2022, he joined the Saskatoon Blades as an assistant coach. The Blades are in the Western Hockey League (WHL).

About Wacey's Life

Wacey Rabbit is a member of the First Nations. He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. He grew up in the nearby Kainai Nation in southern Alberta, Canada.

Awards and Honours

Wacey Rabbit received some special awards during his hockey career: