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Jack Carlson

Jack Carlson
Born (1954-08-23) August 23, 1954 (age 63)
Virginia, MN, USA
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for WHA
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Edmonton Oilers
New England Whalers
NHL
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis Blues
NHL Draft 117th overall, 1974
Detroit Red Wings
WHA Draft 103rd overall, 1974
Minnesota Fighting Saints
Playing career 1974–1987

Jack Carlson (born August 23, 1954 in Virginia, Minnesota) is a retired American ice hockey forward.

Carlson played in the World Hockey Association with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers, and in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. He was a fan favorite with his hard-hitting style, piling up 1111 penalty minutes in 508 professional games.

Carlson's brothers Steve and Jeff are also former professional hockey players, and famous for roles in the movie Slap Shot as two of the Hanson Brothers. Carlson was originally supposed to play the third brother; however, he was called up by the Edmonton Oilers just prior to shooting and was replaced by Dave Hanson.

Carlson is a currently an acting referee and linesman for the Twin Cities AHA Hockey League.


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