Dennis Sobchuk | |
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Position | Centre |
Shot | Left |
Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) |
Teams | NHL Detroit Red Wings Quebec Nordiques WHA Phoenix Roadrunners Cincinnati Stingers Edmonton Oilers |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Lang, SK, CAN | January 12, 1954,
NHL Draft | 89th overall, 1974 Philadelphia Flyers |
Pro Career | 1974 – 1984 |
Dennis James Sobchuk (born January 12, 1954) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 35 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with 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. He is the youngest of two sons, his older brother being Gene Sobchuk who is also a retired professional hockey player. The two played together on the Cincinnati Stingers while their father, Harry Sobchuk, was the scout for the team.
Playing career[]
His jersey number 14 is one of six numbers retired by the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Awards[]
- WCHL Rookie of the Year (1972)
- 1972-73 Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (WHL player of the year)