Jim McElmury

Jim McElmury
Born	(1949-10-03) October 3, 1949 (age 75) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Left
Played for	Minnesota North Stars Kansas City Scouts Colorado Rockies
National team	United States
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1969–1978

James Donald McElmury (born October 3, 1949, in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played 180 games in the National Hockey League between 1972 and 1978 for the Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts, and Colorado Rockies. Prior to turning professional McElmury played for Bemidji State University. Internationally McElmury played for the American national team at several World Championships and the 1972 Winter Olympics.

Playing career

He played with the Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts and the Colorado Rockies after starring for the Bemidji State University ice hockey team. Aside from playing in the NHL McElmury spent time in various minor leagues, primarily the American Hockey League.

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing   United States
Olympic Games
	1972 Sapporo	Team

McElmury played for the American national team several times during his career. His first tournament was the 1970 World Championship, where the United States played in Pool B, the second tier. The Americans were promoted for the 1971 World Championship and McElmury returned for that, playing 10 games and scoring 2 goals. He also played at the 1972 Winter Olympics, helping the United States win a silver medal; McElmury played 6 games and had 1 assist. McElmury's last international tournament was the 1977 World Championships, recording 5 points in 10 games.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1966–67	Frank B. Kellogg High School	HS-MN		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1967–68	Bemidji State University	NCAA		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1968–69	Bemidji State University	NCAA		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Bemidji State University	NCAA		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Bemidji State University	NCAA		12	5	5	10	20		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Cleveland Barons	AHL		15	2	2	4	4		6	0	3	3	10
1972–73	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		7	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Cleveland/Jacksonville Barons	AHL		69	4	23	27	20		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Portland Buckaroos	WHL		76	8	23	31	46		10	1	6	7	2
1974–75	Kansas City Scouts	NHL		78	5	17	22	25		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Springfield Indians	AHL		36	4	12	16	10		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Kansas City Scouts	NHL		38	2	6	8	6		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Rhode Island Reds	AHL		24	3	13	16	16		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Colorado Rockies	NHL		55	7	23	30	16		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Colorado Rockies	NHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Phoenix Roadrunners	CHL		12	0	3	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Hampton Gulls	AHL		11	1	7	8	4		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				155	14	57	71	54		6	0	3	3	10
NHL totals				180	14	47	61	49		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1970	United States	WC-B		—	—	—	—	—
1971	United States	WC		10	2	0	2	2
1972	United States	Oly		6	0	1	1	6
1977	United States	WC		10	2	3	5	10
Senior totals				26	4	4	8	18

References

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database