Stan Baluik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stan Baluik |
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| Born | October 5, 1935 Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 1954–1964 | ||
Stanley Baluik (also known as Stan Baliuk) is a Canadian athlete who was great at two sports: ice hockey and golf! He played as a centre in ice hockey and even played a few games for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. After his hockey career, he became a professional golfer. Stan was born on October 5, 1935.
Stan's Hockey Journey
Stan Baluik played ice hockey for ten years, from 1954 to 1964. He played in many different leagues, including the National Hockey League (NHL). He was a centre, which is a key position in hockey.
One of his big achievements was winning the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award in the 1959-60 season. This award is given to the best new player, or "Rookie of the Year," in the American Hockey League (AHL). He earned this while playing for the Providence Reds. During that same 1959-60 season, Stan also got to play in 7 games for the famous Boston Bruins in the NHL.
Becoming a Golf Pro
Stan Baluik also had a successful career in golf. He became a professional golfer in 1955. During the hockey off-season, he worked as a club professional at the Fort William Country Club in Fort William, Ontario.
In 1963, Stan moved to the Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln, Rhode Island. He continued working there until he retired. He won several golf tournaments, both as an amateur and a professional. These wins included the 1965 Vermont Open and the 1971 Rhode Island Open.
Golf Tournament Wins
- 1965 Vermont Open
- 1971 Rhode Island Open
External Links
- Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame profile
