Victor Posa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Victor Posa |
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| Born | November 5, 1966 Bari, Italy |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks Rotterdam Panda's |
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| NHL Draft | 137th overall, 1985 Chicago Black Hawks |
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| Playing career | 1986–1996 | ||
Victor Posa was born on November 5, 1966. He is a former ice hockey player from Canada who was born in Italy. Victor played as a defence player, which means he helped protect his team's goal. He played two games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1985–86 season. Most of his hockey career, from 1986 to 1996, was spent playing in different minor leagues.
Victor Posa's Life and Hockey Journey
Victor Posa was born in Bari, Italy. He moved to Canada and started playing hockey.
Early Hockey Days
Victor played Junior Hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Toronto Marlboros. Junior Hockey is for young players who are usually between 16 and 20 years old. He also played college hockey for the University of Wisconsin.
Joining the NHL
In 1985, Victor was chosen by the Chicago Black Hawks in the NHL Entry Draft. He was the 137th player picked overall that year. He played two games for the Black Hawks in the 1985–86 season.
Life After Playing
Victor Posa now lives in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He works as an amateur scout for the Montreal Canadiens. This means he helps find new talented players for the team. Victor has two sons, Saverio and Benito, who also play hockey.
In 2013, Victor appeared on a TV show called Dragons Den. He presented a new product called a skate guard. This is a special cover that protects ice skate blades when players are not on the ice.
