Gerald Coleman (born April 3, 1985 in Romeoville,
Illinois) is a professional ice hockey goaltender
who plays for the Portland Pirates of the AHL, and
previously played for major league affiliate Anaheim
Ducks. He was drafted 224th overall by the Tampa Bay
Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He is the
first graduate of the NHL Diversity Program to be
drafted and to play in the NHL, making his debut for
the Lightning, in relief, on November 11, 2005.
On February 24, 2007, Coleman was traded with a 1st
round draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks for Shane
O'Brien and a 3rd round draft pick. He reported to
Portland, Anaheim's minor league team.
