| Dave Hunter | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
January 1, 1958 Petrolia, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins Winnipeg Jets | ||
| NHL draft |
17th overall, 1978 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1978–1989 | ||
David P. Hunter (born January 1, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. Hunter was born in Petrolia, Ontario, but grew up nearby (13 km) Oil Springs, Ontario, and was the first of the three Hunter brothers, which also includes fellow NHLers Dale and Mark to reach the NHL. He was the Montreal Canadiens 2nd first-round pick (17th overall) in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft from the Sudbury Wolves. After his NHL career, Mr. Hunter has had recognized success as an industry leader in oilfield operations. His ability to identify and develop talented industry leaders has been his forté.