Dennis Sobchuk

Dennis James Sobchuk (born January 12, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 35 games in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Dennis Sobchuk
Born	(1954-01-12) January 12, 1954 (age 71) Lang, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Centre
Shot	Left
Played for	Phoenix Roadrunners Cincinnati Stingers Edmonton Oilers Detroit Red Wings Innsbrucker EV Quebec Nordiques
NHL draft	89th overall, 1974 Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career	1974–1984

Early life

Sobchuk was born in Lang, Saskatchewan. His older brother is Gene Sobchuk, also a professional hockey player. The two played together on the Cincinnati Stingers while their father, Harry Sobchuk, was the scout for the team.

Career

During his career, Sobchuk was a member of the Detroit Red Wings and Quebec Nordiques. He also played five seasons in the World Hockey Association (WHA) with the Phoenix Roadrunners, Cincinnati Stingers and Edmonton Oilers.

His jersey number 14 is one of six numbers retired by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1970–71	Weyburn Red Wings	SJHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Estevan Bruins	WCHL		8	1	1	2	14		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Regina Pats	WCHL		68	56	67	123	115		15	9	18	27	50
1972–73	Regina Pats	WCHL		66	67	80	147	128		4	3	3	6	28
1973–74	Regina Pats	WCHL		66	68	78	146	78		16	10	21	31	20
1973–74	Regina Pats	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		3	3	4	7	11
1974–75	Phoenix Roadrunners	WHA		78	32	45	77	36		5	4	1	5	2
1975–76	Cincinnati Stingers	WHA		79	32	40	72	74		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Cincinnati Stingers	WHA		81	44	52	96	38		3	0	1	1	2
1977–78	Cincinnati Stingers	WHA		23	5	9	14	22		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Edmonton Oilers	WHA		13	6	3	9	4		5	1	0	1	4
1978–79	Edmonton Oilers	WHA		74	26	37	63	31		12	6	6	12	4
1979–80	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		33	4	6	10	0		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Adirondack Red Wings	AHL		15	6	4	10	6		4	0	1	1	0
1980–81	Birmingham Bulls	CHL		5	1	3	4	0		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	EV Zug	SWI-2		19	24	19	43	—		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Innsbrucker EV	AUT		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Moncton Alpines	AHL		20	5	12	17	0		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Quebec Nordiques	NHL		2	1	0	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Fredericton Express	AHL		9	7	5	12	2		12	8	4	12	10
1983–84	Innsbrucker EV	AUT		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
WHA totals				348	145	186	331	205		25	11	8	19	12
NHL totals				35	5	6	11	2		—	—	—	—	—

Awards

• WCHL Second All-Star Team – 1972
• WCHL All-Star Team – 1974

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
• Dennis Sobchuk bio at The Summit in 1974