Jean-Luc Phaneuf (October 26, 1955 – May 8, 2021[1]) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).[2]
| Jean-Luc Phaneuf | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1955 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Died | May 8, 2021 (aged 65) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Toros Birmingham Bulls | ||
| NHL draft | 113th overall, 1975 Detroit Red Wings | ||
| WHA draft | 109th overall, 1975 Toronto Toros | ||
| Playing career | 1975–1977 | ||
Career
Drafted in the seventh round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Phaneuf opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Toronto Toros in the eighth round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft.[2] He played parts of two WHA seasons for the Toros and Birmingham Bulls.[3]
Awards
- 1974–75 QMJHL First All-Star Team[2][3]
- 1974–75 QMJHL Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy[2][3]
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database