Wes George | |
Played For: | WHA Edmonton Oilers Indianapolis Racers AHL Binghamton Dusters IHL Flint Generals EHL Johnstown Red Wings |
Position: | Left wing |
Shoots: | Left |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 220 |
Birth Date: | 26 September 1958 |
Birth Place: | Young, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Draft: | 112th overall |
Draft Year: | 1978 |
Draft Team: | Detroit Red Wings |
Career Start: | 1978 |
Career End: | 1980 |
Wes George (born September 26, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 8th round (112th overall) of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, but had already signed a contract with the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association prior to the NHL draft.[1]
George played two seasons of professional hockey, mostly (73 games) in the minor-pro IHL, AHL and EHL. During his first (1978–79) professional season, George played 12 games in the World Hockey Associationthree with the Edmonton Oilers and nine with the Indianapolis Racers.[2]