| Peter Mara | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1947 Point Edward, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) | ||
| Weight | 152 lb (69 kg; 10 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Cougars Denver Spurs Ottawa Civics | ||
| Playing career | 1968–1977 | ||
Peter John Mara (born July 5, 1947) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward.
Mara was born in Point Edward, Ontario. He played junior hockey with the Sarnia Legionnaires.
Mara played 107 games in the World Hockey Association with the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, and Ottawa Civics. During the 1973–1974 season, while playing for the Des Moines Capitols, Peter Mara was awarded the Leo P. Lamoureux Memorial Trophy as the league's leading scorer and the James Gatschene Memorial Trophy for outstanding playing ability and sportsmanlike conduct.
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