Jack Lynch (ice hockey)

John Alan Lynch (born May 28, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Lynch played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals.

Jack Lynch
Lynch in 1973
Born	(1952-05-28) May 28, 1952 (age 73) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Washington Capitals
NHL draft	24th overall, 1972 Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career	1972–1979

Lynch was born in Toronto, Ontario. He played junior hockey with the Oshawa Generals. He was selected by the Penguins in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft.

Lynch was traded from Detroit to Washington in February 1975. At the time of the trade, Lynch was a plus-minus rating of -15 after 50 games, but in just 20 games with the Caps he increased this to -54, giving him a total of -69 for the season. ^[1]

Career statistics

				Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1970–71	Oshawa Generals	OHA		60	18	29	47	86		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Oshawa Generals	OHA		59	18	38	56	55		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Hershey Bears	AHL		26	4	17	21	26		7	0	1	1	28
1972–73	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		47	1	18	19	40		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Hershey Bears	AHL		20	3	10	13	24		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		17	0	7	7	21		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		35	3	9	12	27		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		50	2	15	17	46		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Washington Capitals	NHL		20	1	5	6	16		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Washington Capitals	NHL		79	9	13	22	78		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Washington Capitals	NHL		75	5	25	30	90		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Washington Capitals	NHL		29	1	8	9	4		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Hershey Bears	AHL		20	7	6	13	8		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Washington Capitals	NHL		30	2	6	8	14		—	—	—	—	—
NHL total				382	24	106	130	336		0	0	0	0	0