1969 NHL Amateur Draft Pick
Round Overall
8 78
Cal Russell
Selected by Minnesota from Hamilton (OHA)
Minnesota North Stars Hamilton Red Wings
Cal Russell
 

5-foot-10, 170 pounds

Right-hand shot

Right Wing

Pre-Draft Statistics

Year Team League GP G A TP PIM
1966-67 Woodbridge Jr.B 36 10 20 30 12
1967-68Hamilton OHA 52 15 20 35 11
1968-69 Hamilton OHA 53 24 29 53 29

Pre-Draft Notes

Born in Africa, but moved to England at age 5 and Canada at age 7.
Canadian • Born Nov. 10, 1949 in Salisbury, S. Rhodesia • Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
NEVER PLAYED IN NHL

After the Draft

Miscellaneous

Full Name: Calvin Felday Russell

Post-Draft Teams:
Iowa (CHL); Oakville (OHA Sr.); Rosenheim (West Germany); Durham (OHA Sr.); Munich (West Germany); Dandenong (Australia)

Career Beyond Hockey: Moved to Australia and played in Australian senior league after retirement. He later coached in Australia for many years.

SNAPSHOT '69
Total Selected: 84
Forwards: 58
Defense: 18
Goaltenders: 8
Major Junior: 68
College Players: 8
Canadian: 78
Euro-Canadian: 1
American: 4
European: 1
Reached NHL: 49
Won Stanley Cup: 10
Hall of Fame: 1
All-Star Game: 7
Year-end All-Star: 1
Olympians: 2
Picks Traded: 11


OTHERS DRAFTED IN 1969

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