Robbie Neale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Robbie Neale |
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| Born | April 17, 1953 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | WHA Cleveland Crusaders Winnipeg Jets |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 43rd overall, 1973 Detroit Red Wings |
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| WHA Draft | 36th overall, 1973 Cleveland Crusaders |
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| Playing career | 1973–1975 | ||
Robbie Neale, born on April 17, 1953, is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the players who tried to score goals. He played in a professional league called the World Hockey Association (WHA).
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Robbie Neale: A Hockey Player's Story
Robbie Neale had a career in ice hockey during the 1970s. He played for several teams and showed his skills as a forward.
Starting Young in Hockey
Robbie Neale began his hockey journey in junior leagues. He played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WCHL. He was a very good player in these early years. For example, in the 1971-72 season, he scored 53 goals and had 73 assists. This shows he was great at both scoring and helping his teammates score.
Playing Professionally
In 1973, Robbie Neale was chosen by professional teams in two different leagues. The Detroit Red Wings picked him in the NHL draft. At the same time, the Cleveland Crusaders picked him in the WHA draft. He decided to play in the WHA.
Time in the WHA
Robbie played 43 games for the Cleveland Crusaders in the 1973-74 season. He scored 8 goals and had 9 assists during that time. He also played a few more games for the Crusaders in the 1974-75 season. Later in that same season, he joined the Winnipeg Jets, another WHA team, for 7 games. In total, he played 59 games in the WHA.
Other Leagues
Besides the WHA, Robbie Neale also played in other leagues. He played for the Cape Codders and the Erie Blades in the NAHL. He continued to score many points in these leagues. For instance, in the 1975-76 season, he scored 30 goals and 47 assists for the Cape Codders. He finished his career playing for the Cranbrook Royals in the WIHL.
