Ted Long

Edward "Ted" Long (born January 26, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and left winger who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).

Early life and education Long was born in Woodstock, Ontario. He played junior hockey with the Hamilton Red Wings, Niagara Falls Flyers, and Hamilton Fincups.

Career Drafted in the fifth round of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Long opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round of the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft. Long played for the Hampton Gulls and Woodstock Royals before retiring at the end of the 1979–1980 season.

Awards 1975–76 OMJHL Third All-Star Team Named to all-time Hamilton (OMJHL/OHL) team

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1971–72 Hamilton Red WingsOHA29 0 3 3 27 — — — — — 1973–74 Hamilton Red Wings OHA 13 2 4 6 4 — — — — —1973–74 Niagara Falls FlyersSOJHL Statistics Unavailable 1974–75 Hamilton Fincups OHA 61 12 47 59 44 — — — — — 1975–76 Hamilton Fincups OHA 62 27 64 91 52 — — — — — 1976–77Cincinnati StingersWHA 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —1976–77 Springfield IndiansAHL 30 6 7 13 12 — — — — —1976–77 Hampton GullsSHL 50 16 36 52 45 — — — — —1977–78 Woodstock RoyalsCSAHL 32 19 27 46 36 — — — — — 1979–80 Woodstock Royals CSAHL Statistics Unavailable WHA totals 1 0 0 0 0 – – – – –