| Ivan Ščap | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1955 Jesenice, Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Played for | HK Jesenice | ||
| National team |  Yugoslavia | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1976–1984 | ||
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