Jim Benzelock Explained

Position:Right Wing
Shoots:Right
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:187
Birth Date:21 June 1947
Birth Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Career Start:1968
Career End:1976
Draft:5th overall
Draft Year:1968
Draft Team:Minnesota North Stars
Played For:WHA
Alberta Oilers
Chicago Cougars
Quebec Nordiques

James John Benzelock[1] (born June 21, 1947) is a former professional ice hockey right winger. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1968 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the National Hockey League; however, he appeared in 166 World Hockey Association games with the Alberta Oilers, Chicago Cougars, and Quebec Nordiques. Benzelock played the majority of his career with teams in the minor professional leagues (CHL, IHL, NAHL).

Notes and References

  1. Book: Surgent . Scott . 2013 . The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e . Tempe, Arizona . 320 . 978-1-490967400 .