Neil Komadoski (ice hockey, born 1951)

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Neil Komadoski
Born (1951-11-05) November 5, 1951 (age 73)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Los Angeles Kings
St. Louis Blues
NHL draft 48th overall, 1971
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 19711981

Neil George Komadoski (born November 5, 1951) is a Canadian former National Hockey League defenceman.

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Career

Komadoski was drafted in the fourth round, 48th overall, of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He played in 501 NHL games, scoring 16 goals and 76 assists and recording 632 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 23 playoff games with the Kings, tallying two assists and recording 47 penalty minutes.

Personal life

Komadoski is the father of current Vancouver Canucks scout and former player Neil Komadoski Jr.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1968–69 Winnipeg Jets WCHL 5828108370000
1969–70 Winnipeg JetsWCHL53710171041453872
1970–71 Winnipeg JetsWCHL5215243911612651115
1971–72 Springfield Kings AHL 64720278750008
1972–73 Los Angeles Kings NHL 6218967
1973–74 Los Angeles KingsNHL6824643200012
1974–75 Los Angeles KingsNHL75412166930002
1975–76 Los Angeles KingsNHL8031518165900018
1976–77 Los Angeles KingsNHL683912109902215
1977–78 Los Angeles KingsNHL2506624
1977–78 Springfield Indians AHL 50116
1977–78 St. Louis Blues NHL33281073
1978–79 St. Louis BluesNHL421230
1978–79 Salt Lake Golden Eagles CHL 2302236
1979–80 St. Louis BluesNHL490121252
1980–81 Salt Lake Golden EaglesCHL1203312
1980–81 Oklahoma City Stars CHL280101020
NHL totals5021676926022302247

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