Barry Boughner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barry Boughner |
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| Born | January 29, 1948 Delhi, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Oakland Seals California Golden Seals |
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| Playing career | 1968–1974 | ||
Barry Michael Boughner was born on January 29, 1948, in Delhi, Ontario, Canada. He is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger. Barry played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals. He also had a long career playing in various minor hockey leagues before he stopped playing in 1975.
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Barry Boughner's Hockey Journey
Barry Boughner started his hockey career playing for teams like the London Nationals in the Western Ontario Hockey League (WOHL). He then moved on to play for the Des Moines Oak Leafs in the International Hockey League (IHL). These leagues helped him develop his skills and prepare for higher levels of play.
Playing in the NHL
Barry Boughner played 20 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1969 and 1971. He played for the Oakland Seals and later the California Golden Seals. During his time in the NHL, he did not score any goals or assists. He had 11 penalty minutes. Even though his NHL career was short, playing in the NHL is a big achievement for any hockey player.
Life in the Minor Leagues
Most of Barry Boughner's playing career was spent in minor hockey leagues. He played for teams such as the Providence Reds in the American Hockey League (AHL). He also returned to the Des Moines Oak Leafs in the IHL. Later, he played for the New Haven Nighthawks in the AHL and the Albuquerque Six-Guns in the Central Professional Hockey League (CHL). In these leagues, he scored goals and helped his teams. For example, in the IHL, he scored 33 goals and had 32 assists over 124 games.
Coaching After Playing
After his playing career ended, Barry Boughner became a coach. He served as the head coach for the Niagara Falls Flyers. This team played in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) during part of the 1979–80 season.
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