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 was a Canadian ice hockey player. He was born on April 17, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Robbie played as a forward and was known for his scoring ability. He played in a professional league called the WHA for 59 games.
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Robbie Neale's Hockey Journey
Robbie Neale had an exciting career playing ice hockey. He started in junior leagues and then moved on to play professionally. His journey took him to different teams and leagues across North America.
Early Days in Junior Hockey
Before turning professional, Robbie played for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WCHL. This was a major junior league where young players developed their skills.
- During the 1970–71 season, he scored 24 goals and had 35 assists.
- In the 1971–72 season, Robbie had an amazing year, scoring 53 goals and getting 73 assists. This showed he was a very strong player.
- He continued to play well in the 1972–73 season, scoring 41 goals.
Playing in the WHA
After his time in junior hockey, Robbie Neale was drafted by two professional teams in 1973. The Detroit Red Wings picked him for the NHL draft. The Cleveland Crusaders chose him for the WHA draft. He decided to play in the WHA.
- Robbie joined the Cleveland Crusaders for the 1973–74 season. He played 43 games, scoring 8 goals and adding 9 assists.
- In the 1974–75 season, he played a few more games for the Crusaders.
- Later that season, he moved to the Winnipeg Jets, another team in the WHA. The WHA was a big professional league that competed with the NHL during the 1970s.
Other Professional Teams
Besides the WHA, Robbie also played in other leagues.
- He played for the Cape Codders in the NAHL (North American Hockey League) during the 1974–75 and 1975–76 seasons. He was a strong scorer there, getting 27 goals in one season and 30 in another.
- He also played for the Erie Blades in the NAHL.
- Later in his career, he played for the Cranbrook Royals in the WIHL (Western International Hockey League).
Robbie Neale's career showed his talent as a forward in different hockey leagues.
