Rob Walton (ice hockey)
Robert Charles Walton (March 29, 1949 - April 9, 2018)[1] was a Canadian professional ice hockey player in the World Hockey Association (WHA).
| Rob Walton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 29, 1949 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | April 9, 2018 (aged 69) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | |||
| NHL Draft |
61st overall, 1969 Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Playing career | 1969–1980 | ||
Playing career
Rob Walton was drafted in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft by the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was taken in the sixth round (61st overall). Though he was drafted into the NHL, he never played there. He spent most of his career in the minors and World Hockey Association. While in the WHA, he played for the Minnesota Fighting Saints (1973–74), Vancouver Blazers (1973–74 to 1974-75), and Calgary Cowboys (1975–76).
References
- "ROBERT WALTON Obituary (2018)". Legacy.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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