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Mike McNamara

b. 1949

Canadian ice hockey defenceman

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About Mike McNamara

Born 1949. Mike McNamara is an American ice hockey coach and ice hockey player.

Mike McNamara (born March 28, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

During the 1972–73 season, McNamara played 19 games in the World Hockey Association with the Quebec Nordiques.

He briefly coached EHC Biel of the National League (NL) from November 2016 to November 2017, when he was fired following bad results.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1971–72 Sir George Williams University CIAUStatistics Unavailable 1972–73 Rhode Island Eagles EHL 39 9 14 23 19 3 0 0 0 151972–73Quebec NordiquesWHA19 0 0 0 5 — — — — —1973–74 Maine NordiquesNAHL 37 3 19 22 11 8 1 5 6 21986–87 Lugano Swiss–A –– 1 0 1 0 — — — — — WHA totals 190005 — — — — —

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Important facts

Born
28 March 1949, Montreal
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Ice hockey coach, ice hockey player
Nationality
United States
Education
Sir George Williams University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike McNamara?

Canadian ice hockey defenceman

When was Mike McNamara born?

Mike McNamara was born on 28 March 1949 in Montreal.

What is Mike McNamara's occupation?

Mike McNamara is an ice hockey coach and ice hockey player.

What nationality is Mike McNamara?

Mike McNamara is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike McNamara

· Wikidata: Q3857423

· DBpedia: Mike McNamara (ice hockey)

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