Herb Boxer
American ice hockey player (born 1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Herb Boxer (born June 4, 1947) is an American retired ice hockey winger. Boxer was the first U.S.-born player drafted to the NHL, when he was drafted in the second round (17th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1968 NHL draft.
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Herb Boxer | |||
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Born |
(1947-06-04) June 4, 1947 (age 76) Hancock, Michigan, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Fort Worth Wings Virginia Wings Kalamazoo Wings Green Bay Bobcats | ||
National team | United States | ||
NHL draft |
17th overall, 1968 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1970–1975 | ||
Coaching career | |||
Biographical details | |||
Alma mater | Michigan Tech University | ||
Playing career | |||
1967–1970 | Michigan Tech | ||
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |||
1976–1985 | Michigan Tech (Assistant) | ||
1977–1979 | US WJC (Assistant) | ||
1985–1990 | Michigan Tech | ||
1994–1998 | Memphis River Kings | ||
Head coaching record | |||
Overall | 66–129–8 (.345) [College] | ||
Accomplishments and honors | |||
Awards | |||
1988 WCHA Coach of the Year | |||
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