Bob Armstrong

Robert A. Armstrong was an American retired ice hockey defenseman who was an All-American for Clarkson.

Career Armstrong began attending Clarkson University in the fall of 1980. Clarkson made appearances in the NCAA Tournament in each of Armstrong's first two seasons and, though he was a bit player as a freshman, Armstrong had a much more integral role in 1982. After several of the top players graduated that year, Clarkson declined in Armstrong's junior season. He was named team captain for his senior year and the team rebounded. Armstrong led the defense in scoring and Clarkson finished third in the ECAC Tournament, their best finish in over a decade. The team made its third national tournament with Armstrong before their defeat against Minnesota–Duluth in the quarterfinals. Armstrong had scored with 61 seconds left but the team was unable to tie the series before time ran out.

Armstrong's playing career ended upon his graduation. While working for Stearns & Wheeler as an engineer, Armstrong began coaching high school hockey and baseball. He was involved with several youth teams in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

Bob Armstrong was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York and became a partner at Stearns & Wheler. Robert was the project manager for the Gloversville - Johnston Wastewater Treatment Facilities Expansion Project.

Personal life Armstrong died unexpectedly at the age of 50 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular Season Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM 1980–81 Clarkson ECAC Hockey 3634728 1981–82 Clarkson ECAC Hockey 355162148 1982–83 Clarkson ECAC Hockey 316111730 1983–84 Clarkson ECAC Hockey 349202972 NCAA totals 136 23 51 74 178

Awards and honors Award Year All-ECAC Hockey First Team 1983–84 AHCA East First-Team All-American 1983–84