Clark Hamilton (ice hockey)

Clark Hamilton (January 12, 1955 – August 19, 2022) was a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey player.

Clark Ian Hamilton
Born (1955-01-12) January 12, 1955
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died August 19, 2022(2022-08-19) (aged 67)
Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Kansas City Red Wings (CHL)
Cincinnati Stingers (CHL)
Erie Blades (EHL)
National team  United States
NHL Draft 50th overall, 1975
Detroit Red Wings
WHA Draft 32nd overall, 1975
Indianapolis Racers
Playing career 1977–1980

Early life

Hamilton was born in Los Angeles and raised in Etobicoke, Ontario. Prior to becoming a professional hockey player, Hamilton played four seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team.[1]

Career

Hamilton was selected in the third round by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and the third round by the Indianapolis Racers in the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft.[2]

As a professional, Hamilton played 97 games in the CHL with the Kansas City Red Wings (1977–79) and Cincinnati Stingers (1979–80). Hamilton also played 40 games in the EHL with the Erie Blades during the 1979–80 season.

Personal life

Hamilton died in Plano, Texas, on August 19, 2022.[3]

References
  1. "Clark Hamilton Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. Willes, Ed (2011-03-18). The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association. McClelland & Stewart. ISBN 978-1-55199-600-4.
  3. "Clark Hamilton Obituary - Dallas, TX". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
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