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Pete Donnelly

b. 1948

American ice hockey goaltender

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About Pete Donnelly

Born 1948. Pete Donnelly is an American ice hockey player.

Peter George Donnelly (born June 14, 1948) is an American retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played professionally for several teams including the New York Raiders, Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Blazers of the World Hockey Association (WHA).

Early life Donnelly was born in Detroit. He played junior hockey with the Quebec A's, Ottawa 67's, and Kitchener Rangers.

Career Donnelly joined the Quebec Aces of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1970. He was selected by the New York Raiders in the 1972 selection draft and he joined the Raiders that season, playing 47 games. In the off-season, he was traded to the Vancouver Blazers, where he played one season before playing with the minor Tulsa Oilers in the 1974–75 season. He joined the Quebec Nordiques organization in the off-season, and he played with their NAHL affiliate in Maine for the season, with a four-game callup with the Quebec club. He played a final season with the Long Beach Sharks/Rockets of the Pacific Hockey League in the 1977–78 campaign before retiring from professional ice hockey.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

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Peter George Donnelly

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Who is Pete Donnelly?

American ice hockey goaltender

When was Pete Donnelly born?

Pete Donnelly was born on 14 June 1948 in Detroit, Michigan.

What is Pete Donnelly's occupation?

Pete Donnelly is an ice hockey player.

What nationality is Pete Donnelly?

Pete Donnelly is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pete Donnelly

· Wikidata: Q7171933

· DBpedia: Pete Donnelly (ice hockey)

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