Dennis Sobchuk

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Dennis Sobchuk
Born (1954-01-12) January 12, 1954 (age 71)
Lang, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Phoenix Roadrunners
Cincinnati Stingers
Edmonton Oilers
Detroit Red Wings
Innsbrucker EV
Quebec Nordiques
NHL draft 89th overall, 1974
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 19741984

Dennis James Sobchuk (born January 12, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 35 games in the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Early life

Sobchuk was born in Lang, Saskatchewan. His older brother is Gene Sobchuk, also a professional hockey player. The two played together on the Cincinnati Stingers while their father, Harry Sobchuk, was the scout for the team.

Career

During his career, Sobchuk was a member of the Detroit Red Wings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played five seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Phoenix Roadrunners, Cincinnati Stingers and Edmonton Oilers.

His jersey number 14 is one of six numbers retired by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1970–71 Weyburn Red Wings SJHL
1970–71 Estevan Bruins WCHL 811214
1971–72 Regina Pats WCHL685667123115159182750
1972–73 Regina PatsWCHL666780147128433628
1973–74 Regina PatsWCHL666878146781610213120
1973–74 Regina Pats M-Cup 334711
1974–75 Phoenix Roadrunners WHA 783245773654152
1975–76 Cincinnati Stingers WHA7932407274
1976–77 Cincinnati StingersWHA814452963830112
1977–78 Cincinnati StingersWHA23591422
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers WHA13639451014
1978–79 Edmonton OilersWHA74263763311266124
1979–80 Detroit Red Wings NHL 3346100
1979–80 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 156410640110
1980–81 Birmingham Bulls CHL 51340
1980–81 EV Zug SWI-2 19241943
1981–82 Innsbrucker EV AUT
1982–83 Moncton Alpines AHL20512170
1982–83 Quebec Nordiques NHL21012
1982–83 Fredericton Express AHL97512212841210
1983–84 Innsbrucker EVAUT
WHA totals348145186331205251181912
NHL totals3556112

Awards