Shawn Belle
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| Position | Defense |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 220 lb (100 kg/15 st 10 lb) |
| NHL Team | Minnesota Wild |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | January 3, 1985 , Edmonton, AB |
| NHL Draft | 30th overall, 2003 St. Louis Blues |
| Pro career | 2006 – present |
Shawn Belle (born January 3, 1985) is an African Canadian defenseman for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League.
Belle was a highly touted prospect playing for the Tri-City Americans of the WHL when he was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round, 30th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. After being drafted Belle returned to the Americans and played for 2 more years there. During the 2004–2005 season Belle was traded to the Dallas Stars. For the 2005–2006 season Belle turned pro and joined the Stars minor league affiliate Iowa Stars. He played 45 games with the Stars before being traded to the Minnesota Wild and joining their affiliate Houston Aeros for the remainder of the season. For the 2006–2007 season Belle played the majority of the year with the Aeros but also made his NHL debut with the Wild, skating in 9 games and recording 1 assist. Belle is slated to start the 2007–2008 with the Aeros again.
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- June 21, 2003 - Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 1st round, 30th overall.
- June 25, 2004 - Traded to the Dallas Stars for Jason Bacashihua.
- March 9, 2006 - Traded to the Minnesota Wild with Martin Skoula for Willie Mitchell and a 2nd round pick in 2007.
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