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The 1971 NHL amateur draft was the ninth NHL entry draft. It was held on June 10, 1971, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.
The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Larry Robinson, who retired after the 1991–92 season.
Selections by round
Below are listed the selections in the 1971 NHL amateur draft.
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Round one
- Notes
- The California Golden Seals' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 22, 1970 that sent Ernie Hicke and Montreal's 1970 first-round pick (Chris Oddleifson) to California in exchange for Francois Lacombe, cash and this pick.[1][2]
- The Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 6, 1969 that sent Craig Cameron, Ron Schock and St. Louis' second-round pick in 1972 to Pittsburgh in exchange for Lou Angotti and this pick.[1][3]
- The Los Angeles Kings' first-round pick went to the Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on May 14, 1969 that sent Ross Lonsberry and Eddie Shack to Los Angeles in exchange for Los Angeles' first round pick in 1973, Ken Turlik and this pick.[1][4]
- The Minnesota North Stars' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 6, 1967 that sent Minnesota's first-round pick in 1971 to Montreal in exchange for Andre Boudrias, Bob Charlebois and Bernard Cote.[1][5]
- The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Bernie Parent and Philadelphia's second-round pick in 1971 to Toronto in exchange for Bruce Gamble, Mike Walton and this pick.[1][6]
- The St. Louis Blues' first-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Peter McDuffe to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.[1][7]
Round two
- The Los Angeles Kings' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 23, 1970 that sent Dick Duff to Los Angeles in exchange for Dennis Hextall and this pick.[1][8]
- The Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Toronto's first-round pick in 1971 (Pierre Plante), Bruce Gamble and Mike Walton to Philadelphia in exchange for Bernie Parent and this pick.[1][6]
- The St. Louis Blues' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 28, 1971 that sent Fran Huck to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.[1][9]
Round three
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 29
|
Rich LeDuc (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
|
| 30
|
Ralph Hopiavuori (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
|
| 31
|
Jim Cahoon (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens (from Vancouver)1 |
University of North Dakota (WCHA)
|
| 32
|
Joe Noris (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
|
| 33
|
Bill Hajt (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Buffalo Sabres |
Saskatoon Blades (WCHL)
|
| 34
|
Vic Venasky (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings |
University of Denver (WCHA)
|
| 35
|
Ron Wilson (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
|
| 36
|
Glen Irwin (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
|
| 37
|
Gavin Kirk (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
|
| 38
|
John Garrett (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Peterborough Petes (OHA)
|
| 39
|
Richard Lemieux (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks (from Montreal)2 |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
| 40
|
Bob Peppler (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Chicago Black Hawks |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
|
| 41
|
Terry West (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
London Knights (OHA)
|
| 42
|
Dave Bonter (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Boston Bruins |
Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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- The Vancouver Canucks' third-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's fourth-round pick in 1971, cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971.[1][10]
- The Montreal Canadiens' third-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon) and fourth-round pick in 1971 along with cash to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and this pick.[1][10]
Round four
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 43
|
Hartland Monahan (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
| 44
|
George Hulme (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Detroit Red Wings |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
|
| 45
|
Ed Sidebottom (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens (from Vancouver)1 |
Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
|
| 46
|
Gerry Methe (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Oshawa Generals (OHA)
|
| 47
|
Bob Richer (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Buffalo Sabres |
Trois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
|
| 48
|
Neil Komadoski (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
|
| 49
|
Mike Legge (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
|
| 50
|
Ted Scharf (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
|
| 51
|
Rick Cunningham (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Peterborough Petes (OHA)
|
| 52
|
Derek Harker (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
|
| 53
|
Greg Hubick (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens |
University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
|
| 54
|
Clyde Simon (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Chicago Black Hawks |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
|
| 55
|
Jerry Butler (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
|
| 56
|
Dave Hynes (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Boston Bruins |
Harvard University (ECAC)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
- The Vancouver Canucks' fourth-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon), cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971 (Richard Lemieux).[1][10]
Round five
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 57
|
Ray Belanger (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Shawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)
|
| 58
|
Earl Anderson (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Detroit Red Wings |
University of North Dakota (WCHA)
|
| 59
|
Mike McNiven (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks |
Halifax Jr. Canadians (NSJHL)
|
| 60
|
Dave Murphy (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
University of North Dakota (WCHA)
|
| 61
|
Steve Warr (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Buffalo Sabres |
Clarkson University (ECAC)
|
| 62
|
Gary Crosby (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings |
Michigan Technological University (WCHA)
|
| 63
|
Brian McBratney (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
|
| 64
|
Don McCulloch (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Niagara Falls Flyers (OHA)
|
| 65
|
Bob Sykes (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Sudbury Wolves (NOHA)
|
| 66
|
Wayne Gibbs (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
|
| 67
|
Mike Busniuk (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens |
University of Denver (WCHA)
|
| 68
|
Dean Blais (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Chicago Black Hawks |
University of Minnesota (WCHA)
|
| 69
|
Fraser Robertson (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Lethbridge Sugar Kings (AJHL)
|
| 70
|
Bert Scott (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Boston Bruins |
Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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Round six
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 71
|
Gerry Egers (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Sudbury Wolves (NOHA)
|
| 72
|
Charlie Shaw (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Detroit Red Wings |
Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
|
| 73
|
Tim Steeves (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks |
Charlottetown Royals (NBSHL)
|
| 74
|
Ian Williams (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
University of Notre Dame (NCAA)
|
| 75
|
Pierre Duguay (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Buffalo Sabres |
Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
|
| 76
|
Camille LaPierre (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
| 77
|
Alan Globensky (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
| 78
|
Yvon Bilodeau (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
|
| 79
|
Mike Ruest (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
|
| 80
|
Bernie Doan (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Calgary Centennials (WCHL)
|
| 81
|
Ross Butler (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
|
| 82
|
Jim Johnston (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Chicago Black Hawks |
University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
|
| 83
|
Wayne Wood (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
|
| 84
|
Bob McMahon (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Boston Bruins |
St Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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Round seven
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 85
|
Al Simmons (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Winnipeg Jets (WCHL)
|
| 86
|
Jim Nahrgang (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Detroit Red Wings |
Michigan Technological University (WCHA)
|
| 87
|
Bill Green (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks |
University of Notre Dame (NCAA)
|
| 88
|
Doug Elliott (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Harvard University (ECAC)
|
| 89
|
Peter Harasym (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings (from Buffalo)1 |
Clarkson University (ECAC)
|
| 90
|
Norm Dube (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings |
Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
|
| 91
|
Bruce Abbey (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Peterborough Petes (OHA)
|
| 92
|
Bobby Gerrard (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
Regina Pats (WCHL)
|
| 93
|
Dale Smedsmo (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Bemidji State University (NAIA)
|
| 94
|
Dave Smith (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Regina Pats (WCHL)
|
| 95
|
Peter Sullivan (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Montreal Canadiens |
Oshawa Generals (OHA)
|
| 96
|
Doug Keeler (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers (from Chicago)2 |
Ottawa 67's (OHA)
|
| 97
|
Jean-Denis Royal (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Saint-Jérôme Alouettes (QMJHL)
|
| 98
|
Steve Johnson (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs (from Boston)3 |
Verdun Maple Leafs (QMJHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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- The Buffalo Sabres' seventh-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's eight-round pick in 1971, Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.[1][11]
- The Chicago Blackhawks' seventh-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Chicago in exchange for this pick.[1]
- The Boston Bruins' seventh-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.[1]
Round eight
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 99
|
Angus Beck (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals |
Charlottetown Royals (NBSHL)
|
| 100
|
Bob Boyd (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Detroit Red Wings |
Michigan State University (WCHA)
|
| 101
|
Norm Cherrey (RW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks |
University of Wisconsin (WCHA)
|
| 102
|
Bob Murphy (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Vancouver Canucks (from Pittsburgh)1 |
Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
|
| 103
|
Lorne Stamler (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Los Angeles Kings (from Buffalo)2 |
Michigan Technological University (WCHA)
|
| 104
|
Rod Lyons (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
California Golden Seals (from Los Angeles)3 |
Halifax Colonels (NSJHL)
|
| 105
|
Russ Friesen (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
|
| 106
|
Jerome Mrazek (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Philadelphia Flyers |
University of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
|
| 107
|
Bob Burns (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
Royal Military College (CIAU)
|
| 108
|
Jim Collins (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
St. Louis Blues |
Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
|
| 109
|
Gene Sobchuk (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Regina Pats (WCHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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- The Pittsburgh Penguins' eighth-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on June 10, 1970 that sent this pick in exchange for Vancouver's promised to not take certain players in the expansion draft.[1]
- The Buffalo Sabres' eighth-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's seventh-round pick in 1971 (Pete Harasym), Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.[1][11]
- The Los Angeles Kings' eighth-round pick went to the California Golden Seals as the result of a trade on February 5, 1971 that sent Harry Howell to Los Angeles in exchange for cash and this pick.[1][12]
Round nine
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 110
|
Jim Ivison (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Brandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
Round ten
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 111
|
Andre Peloffy (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Rosemont National (QMJHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
Round eleven
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 112
|
Elston Evoy (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (NOHA)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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Round twelve
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 113
|
Mike Antonovich (C) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
University of Minnesota (WCHA)
|
| 114
|
Gerry Lecomte (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Sherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
Round thirteen
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 115
|
Wayne Forsey (LW) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Swift Current Broncos (WCHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
Round fourteen
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 116
|
Bill Forrest (D) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
New York Rangers |
Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
Round fifteen
| #
|
Player
|
Nationality
|
NHL team
|
College/junior/club team
|
| 117
|
Richard Coutu (G) |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
Minnesota North Stars |
Rosemont National (QMJHL)
|
| Reference: Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
|
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Draftees based on nationality
| Rank
|
Country
|
Number
|
| 1 |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
109
|
| 2 |
Script error: No such module "flag". |
8
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See also
Notes
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References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b c Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
External links
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