Bob Janecyk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bob Janecyk |
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| Born | May 18, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks Los Angeles Kings |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1979–1989 | ||
Robert T. Janecyk (born May 18, 1957) is an American former ice hockey goaltender. He played 110 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Black Hawks between 1984 and 1988.
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Playing Career
Robert Janecyk went to Marist High School and played hockey for Chicago State University from 1976 to 1978. After college, he became a professional player. He started with the Fort Wayne Komets team.
Winning the Calder Cup
Later, he played in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the New Brunswick Hawks. In the 1982 playoffs, he was a key player, helping his team win 11 out of 13 games. This led the New Brunswick Hawks to win the Calder Cup, which is the championship trophy for the AHL.
NHL Debut and Trade
Janecyk made his first appearance in the NHL during the 1983–84 season with the Chicago Black Hawks. He played in eight games for them. On the day of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, he was part of a big trade. The Black Hawks traded Janecyk and some draft picks to the Los Angeles Kings. In return, Chicago got other draft picks, which they used to choose Ed Olczyk. The Kings used one of their new picks to select Tom Glavine, who later became a famous baseball player in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Time with the Los Angeles Kings
Moving to the Los Angeles Kings gave Janecyk more chances to play. He was the starting goalie for 89 games over the next two seasons. He also played in three games during the 1985 Stanley Cup playoffs. Even though two of those games went into overtime, Janecyk and the Kings were eliminated by Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers went on to win the Stanley Cup that year.
Personal Life
Robert Janecyk's son, Adam Janecyk, also became a goalie. Adam played for the University of Michigan's hockey team from 2010 to 2014.
Career Highlights
Robert Janecyk had a long and active career in professional hockey. He played many games in different leagues, including the NHL and AHL. His time in the NHL showed his skill as a goalie against some of the best players in the world.
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See also
In Spanish: Bob Janecyk para niños
