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Peter Bakovic
Born (1965-01-31) January 31, 1965 (age 60)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Right
Played for Vancouver Canucks
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 1985–1991

Peter George "Pete" Bakovic is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He was born on January 31, 1965, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Pete played as a left wing, which is a forward position in hockey. He played for the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL) for a short time in the late 1980s.

Pete Bakovic's Hockey Career

Starting Out in Hockey

Pete Bakovic began his professional hockey career in 1985. He was not chosen in the NHL draft, which means teams didn't pick him directly from junior leagues. Instead, he likely joined a team as a free agent.

Playing in the NHL

Pete Bakovic played briefly in the National Hockey League. He was a left wing for the Vancouver Canucks. His time in the NHL was during the late 1980s. He finished his professional hockey career in 1991.

What Does a Left Wing Do?

A left wing is a forward position in ice hockey. Players in this position usually skate on the left side of the ice. Their main jobs are to score goals and help their teammates score. They also help defend their own goal when the other team has the puck.

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