Doug Rombough | |
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Position | Centre |
Height Weight |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) |
Teams | Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders Minnesota North Stars |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Fergus, ON, CAN | July 8, 1950,
NHL Draft | 97th overall, 1970 Buffalo Sabres |
Pro Career | 1970 – 1978 |
Doug Rombough (born July 8, 1950, in Fergus, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the eighth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, New York Islanders, and Minnesota North Stars.
He played junior with the St. Catharines Black Hawks from 1968 to 1970. After the Sabres drafted him, he mostly played with their minor pro farm teams, getting into 51 games until he was traded. The New York Islanders accquired him for John Wright in March, 1974.
Less than a year later, the Minnesota North Stars traded J. P. Parisé for Rombough and Ernie Hicke. He only played 19 games for the Stars before returning to the minor pros. He retired in 1978.
In his NHL career, Rombough appeared in 150 games. He scored twenty-four goals and added twenty-seven assists.