James John Benzelock[1] (born June 21, 1947) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the National Hockey League; however, he appeared in 166 World Hockey Association games with the Alberta Oilers, Chicago Cougars, and Quebec Nordiques. Benzelock played the majority of his career with teams in the minor professional leagues (CHL, IHL, NAHL).
| Jim Benzelock | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 21, 1947 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
WHA Alberta Oilers Chicago Cougars Quebec Nordiques | ||
| NHL draft |
5th overall, 1968 Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Playing career | 1968–1976 | ||
References
edit- ^ Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 320. ISBN 978-1-490967400.
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External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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