Blair Davidson

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Blair Davidson
Born (1955-04-10) April 10, 1955 (age 68)
Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Phoenix Roadrunners
NHL Draft 45th overall, 1975
Detroit Red Wings
WHA Draft 39th overall, 1975
Phoenix Roadrunners
Playing career 19751980

Blair Murray Davidson (born April 10, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). [1] Drafted in the third round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Davidson opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Phoenix Roadrunners in the third round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft. [1] He played in two games for the Roadrunners during the 1976–77 WHA season. [2] His son, Matt Davidson, played in the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "1975 NHL Amateur Draft -- Blair Davidson". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  2. "Blair Davidson at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  3. "Matt Davidson at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.