Bob McCusker

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Bob McCusker
Born (1935-01-21) January 21, 1935 (age 87)
Elk Point, Alberta Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Spokane Comets
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 19521966

Robert McCusker (born January 21, 1935) is a Canadian retired professional hockey player who played 381 games in the Western Hockey League, spending time with the Spokane Comets and Vancouver Canucks.

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Awards and honours

AwardYear
AHCA Second Team All-American 1956–57 [1]
All-WIHL First Team 1957–58
AHCA West All-American 1957–58 [2]

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References

  1. "1956-1957 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  2. "1957-1958 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
1957
Succeeded by