Willie Huber
German-Canadian ice hockey player (1958–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilhelm Heinrich "Willie" Huber (January 15, 1958 – June 28, 2010) was a professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. While a member of the Red Wings, he represented the Campbell Conference in the 1983 NHL All-Star Game. When he joined the Red Wings in 1978, he was the biggest player (6'5", 225 lbs.) in NHL history.
For the Swiss soccer goalkeeper, see Willy Huber.
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Willie Huber | |||
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Born |
(1958-01-15)January 15, 1958 Straßkirchen, West Germany | ||
Died |
June 28, 2010(2010-06-28) (aged 52) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks Philadelphia Flyers | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
9th overall, 1978 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 1978–1988 |
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