Jim Warden

Jim Warden
Born	(1954-06-22) June 22, 1954 (age 70) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Played for	Salt Lake Golden Eagles Phoenix Roadrunners Oklahoma City Stars
National team	United States
NHL draft	75th overall, 1974 California Golden Seals
WHA draft	36th overall, 1974 San Diego Mariners
Playing career	1975–1980 1982–1985

James Warden (born June 22, 1954) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.

High school career

Warden attended The Blake School (Minneapolis) for his junior and senior years, where he earned all-state honors. ^[1]

College career

At the 1975 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Warden was named Most Outstanding Player while also winning a national title. ^[2]

Professional career

WHA Draft

He was picked in the 3rd round, 36th overall, by the San Diego Mariners in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft. ^[3]

NHL Draft

He was picked in the 5th round, 75th overall, by the California Golden Seals in the 1974 NHL amateur draft. ^[4]

Minor league career

Warden competed in the Central Hockey League and the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. ^[5]

International career

Warden competed for the United States at the 1976 Winter Olympics. ^[6]

References

1. Mulvoy, Mark. "Sun child in the icy nets".
2. "Men's Division I NCAA tournament - USCHO.com :: NCAA".
3. Marqueur.com. "WHA drafts - players draft of the World Hockey Association - MarkerZone.com". www.markerzone.com.
4. "1974 NHL amateur draft -- Jim Warden". www.hockeydraftcentral.com.
5. "James Warden". Elite Prospects.
6. "The Arrival Of California Hockey: A Look At The History And The Future Of The Game In The Golden State".

External links

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

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Brad Shelstad	NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player 1975	Succeeded by Tom Vannelli