John French (ice hockey)

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John French
Born (1950-08-25) August 25, 1950 (age 72)
Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for New England Whalers
San Diego Mariners
Indianapolis Racers
NHL Draft 52nd overall, 1970
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 19701979

John George French (born August 25, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 420 games in the World Hockey Association.

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Born in Orillia, Ontario, he played with the New England Whalers, San Diego Mariners, and Indianapolis Racers. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1968–69 Toronto Marlboros OHA-Jr. 5417254262633612
1969–70 Toronto MarlborosOHA-Jr.522325489281232
1970–71 Montreal Voyageurs AHL 651522371410000
1971–72 Baltimore Clippers AHL691729461415910197
1972–73 New England Whalers WHA 742435594315311142
1973–74 New England WhalersWHA772448723174262
1974–75 New England WhalersWHA751241532841230
1975–76 San Diego Mariners WHA76253964161147110
1976–77 San Diego MarinersWHA44142135672352
1977–78 Indianapolis Racers WHA7498176
1978–79 Springfield Indians AHL1846100
WHA totals420108192300130441425396

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References

  1. Smith, Andrew (2004). Indianapolis Hockey. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN   978-0-7385-3336-0.