Career
Recruited by a number of teams out of Northwood Preparatory School in Lake Placid, New York, Winnes was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 1987 Entry Draft (9th choice, 161st overall). Winnes played four years (1987–1991) at the University of New Hampshire. During the 1987-1988 season, he became the first freshman ever to lead his team in scoring, resulting in his nomination to the Hockey East All-Freshman Team.
At the conclusion of his senior year with the Wildcats in 1990-1991, Winnes joined the Maine Mariners of the American Hockey League before making his National Hockey League debut with the Bruins during the 1991 playoffs.
After playing in only five National Hockey League games in 1992-1993, and spending most of the season with the Providence Bruins, Winnes signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1993. Winnes retired from hockey following the 2001-2002 season, ending a career which saw him play 34 National Hockey League games, tallying one goal and six assists for seven points.
