Ray Staszak
Ray Staszak (born December 1, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings. Staszak played only four regular season games for the Wings, despite being a highly touted prospect. After an intense bidding war, he was the first million dollar college free agent to sign with an NHL team.[1][2]
| Ray Staszak | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 1, 1962 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1985–1986 | ||
Staszak played high school hockey at Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, and also participated in midget hockey in his native Bucks County. He later played in the USHL.
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-CCHA First Team | 1984–85 | [3] |
| AHCA West Second-Team All-American | 1984–85 | [4] |
References
- Falla, Jack (October 14, 1985). "GO FOR THE DOUGH, BOYS". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- "SPORTS PEOPLE; Post for Creighton". The New York Times. August 1, 1985. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- "CCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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