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 July 15, 1951) is a Canadian former 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 for many teams. These teams included the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, and Washington Capitals.
Chuck Arnason holds a special record in the NHL. He was the first player ever to play for five teams that no longer exist. These teams are called "defunct" because they either moved or stopped playing in the league.
About Chuck Arnason's Life
Chuck Arnason was born in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. He grew up in a town called Ashern, Manitoba.
Chuck is married to Leanne, and they have two children. Their son, Tyler, also became an NHL player. He played in the league from 2001 to 2009. Their daughter, Aubrey, is an actress and writes movie scripts.
Hockey Achievements
Chuck Arnason achieved several important awards and honors during his hockey career. These show how skilled he was as a player.
- MJHL Goal Scoring Leader (1969): He scored the most goals in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League in 1969.
- WCHL Scoring Champion (1971): He was the top scorer in the Western Hockey League in 1971.
- WCHL Goals Leader (1971): In the same year, he also scored the most goals in the Western Hockey League.
- WCHL All-Star Team (1971): He was chosen as one of the best players in the Western Hockey League.
- Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame: His great career was recognized by being added to the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
