Wes George

Wes George (born September 26, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 8th round (112th overall) of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft, but had already signed a contract with the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association prior to the NHL draft.

George played two seasons of professional hockey, mostly (73 games) in the minor-pro IHL, AHL and EHL. During his first (1978–79) professional season, George played 12 games in the World Hockey Associationthree with the Edmonton Oilers and nine with the Indianapolis Racers.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1974–75 Saskatoon Blades WCHL 67 15 18 33 201 17 0 0 0 151975–76 Saskatoon Blades WCHL 55 20 20 40 246 20 8 11 19 911976–77 Saskatoon Blades WCHL 39 14 19 33 107 6 4 5 9 281977–78 Saskatoon Blades WCHL 70 38 40 78 205 –– –– –– –– ––1978–79 Broome Dusters AHL 8 1 1 2 2 10 0 0 0 01978–79 Flint Generals IHL 15 9 2 11 72 –– –– –– –– ––1978–79 Edmonton Oilers WHA 3 0 0 0 11 –– –– –– –– ––1978–79 Indianapolis Racers WHA 9 4 2 6 23 –– –– –– –– ––1979–80 Johnstown Red Wings EHL 54 21 29 50 92 –– –– –– –– ––1980–81 Elk Valley Blazers WIHL 35 18 38 56 129 WHA totals 12 4 2 6 34 — — — — —