Ray Allison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ray Allison |
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| Born | March 4, 1959 Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Hartford Whalers Philadelphia Flyers |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 18th overall, 1979 Hartford Whalers |
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| Playing career | 1979–1990 | ||
Ray Allison (born March 4, 1959) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a forward, which is a player who tries to score goals. Ray played for seven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was part of the Hartford Whalers and Philadelphia Flyers teams. In 1985, he even played in the 1985 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flyers. Ray Allison was born in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
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Ray Allison's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Ray Allison was a really good player in junior hockey, which is for younger players before they turn professional. He played for the Brandon Wheat Kings and was amazing at scoring points. Because he was so good, he became the very first player ever chosen by the Hartford Whalers team in the NHL draft. The draft is when professional teams pick new players.
Playing in the NHL
When Ray first joined the Hartford Whalers, people thought he would be a superstar. But his first year wasn't as great as expected. After that, he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. A "trade" in hockey means players are swapped between teams.
With the Flyers, Ray started to play much better and became a strong scoring forward. Sadly, he broke his ankle during the 1982–83 season. This injury made it hard for him to get a regular spot on the Flyers' main team.
Later Career
After his time with the Flyers, Ray played his last few seasons in other leagues. He played in the American Hockey League (AHL), which is a league just below the NHL. He also played in Swiss hockey leagues.
Awards and Achievements
Ray Allison received some special awards during his junior hockey career:
- In 1978, he was named to the WCHL Second All-Star Team. This means he was one of the best players in his league.
- In 1979, he was named to the WHL First All-Star Team. This is an even higher honor, showing he was one of the top players.
