Chuck Arnason facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chuck Arnason |
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| Born | July 15, 1951 Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Atlanta Flames Pittsburgh Penguins Kansas City Scouts Cleveland Barons Colorado Rockies Minnesota North Stars Washington Capitals |
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| NHL Draft | 7th overall, 1971 Montreal Canadiens |
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| Playing career | 1971–1980 | ||
Ernest Charles Arnason, born on July 15, 1951, is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a right wing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for eight seasons. During his career, he played 401 games.
He is known for playing with many different teams. He was the first player in NHL history to play for five teams that no longer exist. These teams were the Atlanta Flames, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and Minnesota North Stars.
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About Ernest Arnason
Ernest Arnason was born in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. He grew up in a town called Ashern, Manitoba.
Ernest is married to Leanne. They have two children together. Their son, Tyler, also became an NHL player. He played in the league from 2001 to 2009. Their daughter, Aubrey, works as an actress and screenwriter.
Hockey Achievements
Ernest Arnason achieved several awards during his hockey career. These awards show his skill and success in the sport.
- MJHL Goal Scoring Leader (1969): He scored the most goals in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
- WCHL Scoring Champion (1971): He led the Western Canada Hockey League in total points.
- WCHL Goals Leader (1971): He scored the most goals in the WCHL.
- WCHL All-Star Team (1971): He was chosen as one of the best players in the league.
- Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame: He was recognized for his contributions to hockey in Manitoba.
His NHL Journey
Ernest Arnason played for several teams during his time in the NHL. He started his career with the Montreal Canadiens.
- He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971. He was the 7th player picked overall.
- He later played for the Atlanta Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- In 1976, he joined the Kansas City Scouts. This team later moved and became the Colorado Rockies.
- He also played for the Cleveland Barons.
- After the Barons merged with another team, he was on the Minnesota North Stars reserve list.
- He finished his NHL career playing for the Washington Capitals.
Career Statistics Summary
Ernest Arnason played a total of 401 games in the NHL. He scored 109 goals and made 90 assists, totaling 199 points. He also had 122 penalty minutes. In the playoffs, he played 9 games, scoring 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points.
External Links
- Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com
| Preceded by Guy Lafleur |
Montreal Canadiens first round draft pick 1971 |
Succeeded by Murray Wilson |
