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Bob Bodak
Born (1961-05-28) May 28, 1961 (age 64)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Flames
Hartford Whalers
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 1983–1992

Robert Peter Bodak, born on May 28, 1961, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is a former professional ice hockey player. He played as a left wing. He was part of the National Hockey League (NHL) for a short time. He played for the Calgary Flames and the Hartford Whalers.

Robert Bodak's Hockey Journey

Starting in Minor Leagues

Robert Bodak started his hockey career in the minor leagues. These leagues are where players often develop their skills. He played for teams like the Springfield Indians and the Moncton Golden Flames. He was known for being a strong player. He also scored many goals and assists in these leagues.

Time in the NHL

Even though he was a great minor league player, Robert Bodak played only a few games in the NHL. He joined the Calgary Flames during the 1987–88 season. He played three games with them. Later, in the 1989–90 season, he played one game for the Hartford Whalers. In his four NHL games, he did not score any points. However, he did have 29 penalty minutes.

Playing for Different Teams

Throughout his career, Robert Bodak played for many different teams. Besides the Flames and Whalers, he played for teams like the Salt Lake Golden Eagles and the Binghamton Whalers. He also played for the San Diego Gulls and the Erie Panthers. His career showed how dedicated he was to playing hockey.

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