Dan Spring (ice hockey)

Dan Spring (born October 31, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward.

Dan Spring
Born	(1951-10-31) October 31, 1951 (age 73) Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Right
Played for	Winnipeg Jets (WHA) Edmonton Oilers (WHA)
NHL draft	12th overall, 1971 Chicago Black Hawks
Playing career	1971–1978

Early life and education

Spring was born in Rossland, British Columbia, and grew up in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He played junior hockey with the Edmonton Oil Kings.^[1]

Career

Spring was drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the National Hockey League; however, he played 201 games in the World Hockey Association over three seasons with the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1969-70	Edmonton Oil Kings	WCHL		0	0	0	0	0		--	--	--	--	--
1969-70	Oshawa Generals	OHA		8	1	4	5	16		--	--	--	--	--
1970-71	Edmonton Oil Kings	WCHL		65	43	79	122	44		--	--	--	--	--
1971-72	Dallas Black Hawks	CHL		59	10	28	38	35		3	1	2	3	0
1972-73	Dallas Black Hawks	CHL		47	12	21	33	14		--	--	--	--	--
1973-74	Winnipeg Jets	WHA		66	8	16	24	8		4	0	1	1	0
1974-75	Winnipeg Jets	WHA		60	19	24	43	22		--	--	--	--	--
1975-76	Edmonton Oilers	WHA		75	12	11	23	8		2	1	1	2	0
1976-77	Cranbrook Royals	WIHL		0	16	11	27	4		--	--	--	--	--
1977-78	Cranbrook Royals	WIHL		0	26	48	74	0		--	--	--	--	--
WHA totals				201	39	51	90	38		6	1	2	3	0

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• 1971 NHL Entry Draft - Dan Spring