Jim Benzelock

Jim Benzelock
Jim Benzelock
Born	June 21, 1947 (age 78); Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	WHA; Alberta Oilers; Chicago Cougars; Quebec Nordiques
NHL draft	5th overall, 1968; Minnesota North Stars
Playing career	1968–1976

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).

Career statistics

↑ Surgent, Scott (2013). The Complete World Hockey Association, 9e. Tempe, Arizona. p. 320. ISBN 978-1-490967400.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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Minnesota North Stars first-round draft pick
1968

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Jim Benzelock
Born	(1947-06-21) June 21, 1947 (age 78) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	WHA Alberta Oilers Chicago Cougars Quebec Nordiques
NHL draft	5th overall, 1968 Minnesota North Stars
Playing career	1968–1976