Jim Benzelock

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Jim Benzelock
Born (1947-06-21) June 21, 1947 (age 76)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for WHA
Alberta Oilers
Chicago Cougars
Quebec Nordiques
NHL Draft 5th overall, 1968
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 19681976

James John Benzelock [1] (born June 21, 1947) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the National Hockey League; however, he appeared in 166 World Hockey Association games with the Alberta Oilers, Chicago Cougars, and Quebec Nordiques. Benzelock played the majority of his career with teams in the minor professional leagues (CHL, IHL, NAHL).

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References

  1. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 320. ISBN   978-1-490967400.
Preceded by Minnesota North Stars first round draft pick
1968
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