Edward Joseph “Eddy” Beers is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 250 games in the National Hockey League. He was nearly a point per game player in his time in the NHL, but his NHL career was cut short by injury. Beers played for the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. He also played at the University of Denver in the NCAA between 1979–1982 and led the NCAA in scoring his senior season. During his senior year Beers scored 50 goals then was signed as a free agent by the Calgary Flames. He split his rookie season between the NHL and the CHL’s Colorado Flames before breaking out with 36 goals in 1983-84. Beers formed an effective partnership with Mike Eaves and Hakan Loob and appeared set for a fine career when he scored 28 times in 1984-85. The young winger’s career changed dramatically in February 1986 when he was sent to the St. Louis Blues in a deal that involved popular forward Joe Mullen. Beers struggled with seven goals in 24 games but was solid when the club came within one game of reaching the finals. The St. Louis fans never had a chance to see if Beers could rekindle his scoring touch. He was forced to retire due to a herniated disc in his back suffered during warm up prior to a pre-season game. Lead the NCAA in scoring his senior year for the University of Denver Pioneers with 84 . Beers lead the Pioneers in Assists between 1979-1980. University of Denver listed Beers as top 10 scorers for men’s ice hockey (1978-1982).