Jean-Luc Phaneuf

Jean-Luc Phaneuf (October 26, 1955 – May 8, 2021 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).

Career Drafted in the seventh round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Phaneuf opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Toronto Toros in the eighth round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1972–73 Montreal Red White and Blue QMJHL 50 16 24 40 13 4 1 1 2 01973–74 Montreal Red White and Blue QMJHL 66 37 48 85 2 9 4 5 9 01974–75 Montreal Red White and Blue QMJHL 71 51 100 151 13 9 4 6 10 41975–76 Buffalo Norsemen NAHL 2 0 1 1 0 –– –– –– –– ––1975–76Toronto Toros WHA48 8 8 16 4 –– –– –– –– ––1976–77 Birmingham Bulls WHA 30 2 7 9 2 –– –– –– –– ––1976–77 Charlotte Checkers SHL 4 0 0 0 0 –– –– –– –– –– WHA totals 78 10 15 25 6 — — — — — Awards 1974–75 QMJHL First All-Star Team 1974–75 QMJHL Frank J. Selke Memorial Trophy