Chris Meloff

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Chris Meloff
Born (1952-05-07) May 7, 1952 (age 71)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 169 lb (77 kg; 12 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Ottawa Nationals
NHL Draft 108th overall, 1972
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 19721975

Chris Meloff (born May 7, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). [1] Drafted in the seventh round of the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft by the Minnesota North Stars, Meloff opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Ottawa Nationals in the WHA General Player Draft. [1] He played the 1972–73 WHA season with the Nationals. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "1972 NHL Amateur Draft -- Chris Meloff". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  2. "Chris Meloff at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.