Peter Mara

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Peter Mara
Born (1947-07-05) July 5, 1947 (age 79)
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.

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Early life

Mara was born in Point Edward, Ontario. He played junior hockey with the Sarnia Legionnaires. He was twice named MVP of the Western Ontario Junior B in 1964-65 and 1965-66, and then moved to the Junior A OHA league's St. Catharines team.

Career

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.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1964–65Sarnia LegionnairesWOJBHLStatistics Unavailable
1965-66Sarnia LegionnairesWOJHL4042367817
1966–67St. Catharines Black HawksOHA3815142916––––––––––
1967–68St. Catharines Black HawksOHA4612172915––––––––––
1968–69Port Huron FlagsIHL662438621232130
1969–70Port Huron–Des MoineIHL682732591284590
1970–71Flint–Des MoinesIHL6524386261497164
1971–72Des Moines Oak LeafsIHL702438621430220
1972–73Des Moines CapitolsIHL743859973430220
1973–74Des Moines CapitolsIHL754471115331076134
1974–75Long Island CougarsNAHL14611172373584
1974–75 Chicago Cougars WHA 6717213816––––––––––
1975–76Erie BladesNAHL132810440220
1975–76 Denver Spurs/Ottawa CivicsWHA4037108––––––––––
1976–77Erie BladesNAHL39818264––––––––––
1976–77Syracuse BlazersNAHL331531464959142
WHA totals10720284824—————