Vic Venasky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vic Venasky |
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| Born | March 6, 1951 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Los Angeles Kings HC Davos |
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| NHL Draft | 34th overall, 1971 Los Angeles Kings |
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| Playing career | 1972–1980 | ||
Victor William Venasky (born March 6, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre and shot with his right hand. Victor played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was part of the team from 1972 to 1979.
Victor Venasky's Hockey Journey
Victor Venasky started his hockey career as a junior player. He played for a team called the Port Arthur Marrs. In 1967, his team made it all the way to the finals of the Memorial Cup. This is a very important championship for junior hockey teams in Canada.
After playing college hockey at the University of Denver, Victor joined the pros. He played 430 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings. After his professional playing days, Victor continued to be involved in hockey. Today, he coaches young hockey players. He also runs a shop in Southern California that rents out sports equipment.
Awards and Special Mentions
Victor Venasky received some special awards during his college hockey career. These awards show how well he played.
| Award | Year |
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| All-WCHA Second Team | 1970–71 |
| AHCA West All-American | 1970–71 |
