| Leszek Kokoszka | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1951 Nowy Targ, Poland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Played for | ŁKS Łódź | ||
| National team |  Poland | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1975–1983 | ||
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