Jim Turkiewicz

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Jim Turkiewicz
Born (1955-04-13) April 13, 1955 (age 69)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Toros
Birmingham Bulls
NHL draft 88th overall, 1975
Montreal Canadiens
WHA draft 12th overall, 1974
Toronto Toros
Playing career 19741984

James Turkiewicz (born April 13, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Turkiewicz played 392 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Toronto Toros and Birmingham Bulls.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1971–72 Peterborough Petes OHA-Jr. 635162146
1972–73 Peterborough PetesOHA-Jr.636364272
1973–74 Peterborough PetesOHA-Jr.6920416191
1974–75 Peterborough PetesOMJHL6920416191
1974–75 Toronto Toros WHA 78327302860220
1975–76 Toronto TorosWHA7710293955
1976–77 Birmingham Bulls WHA806253154
1977–78 Birmingham BullsWHA78321244551120
1978–79 Birmingham BullsWHA793172052
1979–80 Rochester Americans AHL 5338113240114
1980–81 Springfield Indians AHL728152366706634
1982–83 Birmingham South Stars CHL 20000
1983–84 Birmingham Bulls ACHL 21120
1984–85Flamboro Mott's Clamato'sOHA-Sr.274182251
1985–86Flamboro Mott's ClamatosOHA-Sr.282161850
WHA totals39225119144234111340

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