John Mazur (ice hockey)

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John Mazur
Born (1954-06-01) June 1, 1954 (age 70)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for WHA
Houston Aeros
SWHL
El Paso Raiders
SHL
Winston-Salem Polar Twins
Baltimore Clippers
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 19751978

John Mazur (born June 1, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

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Career

During the 1977–78 season Mazur played one game in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Houston Aeros. [1]

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References

  1. Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 348. ISBN   978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)