Gerard Gibbons

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Gerard Gibbons
Born (1953-01-07) January 7, 1953 (age 70)
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Toros
NHL Draft 80th overall, 1973
Montreal Canadiens
WHA Draft 78th overall, 1973
Toronto Toros
Playing career 19731977

Gerard Gibbons (born January 7, 1953) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA). [1] Drafted in the fifth round of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, Gibbons opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Toronto Toros in the seventh round of the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft. [1] He played parts of two WHA seasons for the Toros. [2] His older brother, Brian Gibbons, also played in the WHA. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "1973 NHL Amateur Draft -- Gerard Gibbons". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  2. "Gerard Gibbons at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.