| Andrzej Ujwary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | August 21, 1960 Nowy Targ, Poland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Played for | Podhale Nowy Targ | ||
| National team |  Poland | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1979–1986 | ||
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