Jeff Farkas

Jeff Farkas
Born (1978-01-24) January 24, 1978 (age 46)
Williamsville, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Atlanta Thrashers
National team  United States
NHL draft 57th overall, 1997
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2000–2003

Jeffrey Thomas Farkas (born January 24, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the third round, 57th overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. He played 11 games in the NHL for the Maple Leafs and Atlanta Thrashers between 2000 and 2003, mainly playing in the minor American Hockey League, before a spinal injury during a game forced his early retirement. Internationally Farkas played for the American national junior team at three World Junior Championships, winning a silver medal in 1997.