Dave Schultz (ice hockey)

Dave Schultz
Schultz with the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1970s
Born (1949-10-14) October 14, 1949 (age 75)
Waldheim, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for NHL
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo Sabres
AHL
Quebec Aces
Richmond Robins
Rochester Americans
EHL
Salem Rebels
NHL draft 52nd overall, 1969
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 1969–1980

David William Schultz (born October 14, 1949) is a Canadian businessman and former professional ice hockey coach and player. As a player, he was a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Nicknamed "the Hammer",[1] Schultz is renowned as one of hockey's best enforcers and holds the NHL record for most penalty minutes in a single season, at 472.[2] Schultz was born in Waldheim, Saskatchewan, but grew up in Rosetown, Saskatchewan.

  1. ^ "Part V -- Top enforcers". espn.com. 2005-09-26. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
  2. ^ "1969 NHL DRAFT PICK: Dave Schultz". hockeydraftcentral.com. Retrieved October 11, 2010.