1971 NHL Amateur Draft
General information
Date(s)June 10, 1971
LocationQueen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
First selectionCanada Guy Lafleur
(Montreal Canadiens)

The 1971 NHL Amateur Draft was the ninth NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 10, 1971, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec.

The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Larry Robinson, who retired after the 1991–92 season.

Selections by round

Below are listed the selections in the 1971 NHL amateur draft.

= NHL All-Star[1] = NHL All-Star[1] and NHL All-Star team = Hall of famers

Round one

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
1Guy LafleurCentre CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from California)1Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
2Marcel DionneCentre CanadaDetroit Red WingsSt. Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
3Jocelyn GuevremontDefence CanadaVancouver CanucksMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
4Gene CarrCentre CanadaSt. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh)2Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
5Rick MartinLeft wing CanadaBuffalo SabresMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
6Ron JonesDefence CanadaBoston Bruins (from Los Angeles)3Edmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
7Chuck ArnasonRight wing CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Minnesota)4Flin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
8Larry WrightCentre CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersRegina Pats (WCHL)
9Pierre PlanteRight wing CanadaPhiladelphia Flyers (from Toronto)5Drummondville Rangers (QMJHL)
10Steve VickersLeft wing CanadaNew York Rangers (from St. Louis)6Toronto Marlboros (OHA)
11Murray WilsonLeft wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensOttawa 67's (OHA)
12Dan SpringCentre CanadaChicago Black HawksEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
13Steve DurbanoDefence CanadaNew York RangersToronto Marlboros (OHA)
14Terry O'ReillyRight wing CanadaBoston BruinsOshawa Generals (OHA)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
Notes
  1. The California Golden Seals' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 22, 1970 that sent Ernie Hicke and Montreal's 1970 first-round pick (Chris Oddleifson) to California in exchange for Francois Lacombe, cash and this pick.[2][3]
  2. The Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a trade on June 6, 1969 that sent Craig Cameron, Ron Schock and St. Louis' second-round pick in 1972 to Pittsburgh in exchange for Lou Angotti and this pick.[2][4]
  3. The Los Angeles Kings' first-round pick went to the Boston Bruins as the result of a trade on May 14, 1969 that sent Ross Lonsberry and Eddie Shack to Los Angeles in exchange for Los Angeles' first round pick in 1973, Ken Turlik and this pick.[2][5]
  4. The Minnesota North Stars' first-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on June 6, 1967 that sent Minnesota's first-round pick in 1971 to Montreal in exchange for Andre Boudrias, Bob Charlebois and Bernard Cote.[2][6]
  5. The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Bernie Parent and Philadelphia's second-round pick in 1971 to Toronto in exchange for Bruce Gamble, Mike Walton and this pick.[2][7]
  6. The St. Louis Blues' first-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Peter McDuffe to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.[2][8]

Round two

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
15Ken BairdDefence CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
16Henry BouchaCentre United StatesDetroit Red WingsUS National Development Team
17Bobby LalondeCentre CanadaVancouver CanucksMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
18Brian McKenzieLeft wing CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
19Craig RamsayLeft wing CanadaBuffalo SabresPeterborough Petes (OHA)
20Larry RobinsonDefence CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Los Angeles)1Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
21Rod NorrishLeft wing CanadaMinnesota North StarsRegina Pats (WCHL)
22Rick KehoeRight wing CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Philadelphia)2Hamilton Red Wings (OHA)
23Dave FortierDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
24Michel DeGuiseGoaltender CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from St. Louis)3Sorel Eperviers (QMJHL)
25Terry FrenchCentre CanadaMontreal CanadiensOttawa 67's (OHA)
26Dave KryskowLeft wing CanadaChicago Black HawksEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
27Tom WilliamsLeft wing CanadaNew York RangersHamilton Red Wings (OHA)
28Curt RidleyGoaltender CanadaBoston BruinsPortage Terriers (MJHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  1. The Los Angeles Kings' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 23, 1970 that sent Dick Duff to Los Angeles in exchange for Dennis Hextall and this pick.[2][9]
  2. The Philadelphia Flyers' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on January 31, 1971 that sent Toronto's first-round pick in 1971 (Pierre Plante), Bruce Gamble and Mike Walton to Philadelphia in exchange for Bernie Parent and this pick.[2][7]
  3. The St. Louis Blues' second-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on January 28, 1971 that sent Fran Huck to St. Louis in exchange for this pick.[2][10]

Round three

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
29Rich LeDucCentre CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsTrois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
30Ralph HopiavuoriDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsToronto Marlboros (OHA)
31Jim CahoonCentre CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Vancouver)1University of North Dakota (WCHA)
32Joe NorisDefence United StatesPittsburgh PenguinsToronto Marlboros (OHA)
33Bill HajtDefence CanadaBuffalo SabresSaskatoon Blades (WCHL)
34Vic VenaskyCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsUniversity of Denver (WCHA)
35Ron WilsonDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
36Glen IrwinDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersEstevan Bruins (WCHL)
37Gavin KirkCentre CanadaToronto Maple LeafsToronto Marlboros (OHA)
38John GarrettGoaltender CanadaSt. Louis BluesPeterborough Petes (OHA)
39Richard LemieuxCentre CanadaVancouver Canucks (from Montreal)2Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
40Bob PepplerLeft wing CanadaChicago Black HawksSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
41Terry WestCentre CanadaNew York RangersLondon Knights (OHA)
42Dave BonterCentre CanadaBoston BruinsEstevan Bruins (WCHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  1. The Vancouver Canucks' third-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's fourth-round pick in 1971, cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971.[2][11]
  2. The Montreal Canadiens' third-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon) and fourth-round pick in 1971 along with cash to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and this pick.[2][11]

Round four

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
43Hartland MonahanRight wing CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
44George HulmeGoaltender CanadaDetroit Red WingsSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
45Ed SidebottomDefence CanadaMontreal Canadiens (from Vancouver)1Estevan Bruins (WCHL)
46Gerry MetheLeft wing CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsOshawa Generals (OHA)
47Bob RicherCentre CanadaBuffalo SabresTrois-Rivières Draveurs (QMJHL)
48Neil KomadoskiDefence CanadaLos Angeles KingsWinnipeg Jets (WCHL)
49Mike LeggeLeft wing CanadaMinnesota North StarsWinnipeg Jets (WCHL)
50Ted ScharfDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersKitchener Rangers (OHA)
51Rick CunninghamDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsPeterborough Petes (OHA)
52Derek HarkerDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
53Greg HubickDefence CanadaMontreal CanadiensUniversity of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
54Clyde SimonRight wing CanadaChicago Black HawksSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
55Jerry ButlerRight wing CanadaNew York RangersHamilton Red Wings (OHA)
56Dave HynesLeft wing United StatesBoston BruinsHarvard University (ECAC)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  1. The Vancouver Canucks' fourth-round pick went to the Montreal Canadiens as the result of a trade on May 25, 1971 that sent Vancouver's third-round pick (Jim Cahoon), cash and this pick to Montreal in exchange for Gregg Boddy and Montreal's third-round pick in 1971 (Richard Lemieux).[2][11]

Round five

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
57Ray BelangerGoaltender CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsShawinigan Dynamos (QMJHL)
58Earl AndersonRight wing United StatesDetroit Red WingsUniversity of North Dakota (WCHA)
59Mike McNivenLeft wing CanadaVancouver CanucksHalifax Jr. Canadians (NSJHL)
60Dave MurphyGoaltender CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsUniversity of North Dakota (WCHA)
61Steve WarrDefence CanadaBuffalo SabresClarkson University (ECAC)
62Gary CrosbyCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsMichigan Technological University (WCHA)
63Brian McBratneyDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
64Don McCullochDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersNiagara Falls Flyers (OHA)
65Bob SykesLeft wing CanadaToronto Maple LeafsSudbury Wolves (NOHA)
66Wayne GibbsDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesCalgary Centennials (WCHL)
67Mike BusniukDefence CanadaMontreal CanadiensUniversity of Denver (WCHA)
68Dean BlaisLeft wing United StatesChicago Black HawksUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
69Fraser RobertsonDefence CanadaNew York RangersLethbridge Sugar Kings (AJHL)
70Bert ScottCentre CanadaBoston BruinsEdmonton Oil Kings (WCHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round six

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
71Gerry EgersDefence CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsSudbury Wolves (NOHA)
72Charlie ShawDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsToronto Marlboros (OHA)
73Tim SteevesDefence CanadaVancouver CanucksCharlottetown Royals (NBSHL)
74Ian WilliamsRight wing CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsUniversity of Notre Dame (NCAA)
75Pierre DuguayCentre CanadaBuffalo SabresQuebec Remparts (QMJHL)
76Camille LaPierreCentre CanadaLos Angeles KingsMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
77Alan GlobenskyDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
78Yvon BilodeauDefence CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersEstevan Bruins (WCHL)
79Mike RuestDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsCornwall Royals (QMJHL)
80Bernie DoanDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesCalgary Centennials (WCHL)
81Ross ButlerLeft wing CanadaMontreal CanadiensWinnipeg Jets (WCHL)
82Jim JohnstonCentre CanadaChicago Black HawksUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)
83Wayne WoodGoaltender CanadaNew York RangersMontreal Junior Canadiens (OHA)
84Bob McMahonDefence CanadaBoston BruinsSt Catharines Black Hawks (OHA)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round seven

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
85Al SimmonsDefence CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsWinnipeg Jets (WCHL)
86Jim NahrgangDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsMichigan Technological University (WCHA)
87Bill GreenDefence United StatesVancouver CanucksUniversity of Notre Dame (NCAA)
88Doug ElliottDefence CanadaPittsburgh PenguinsHarvard University (ECAC)
89Peter HarasymLeft wing CanadaLos Angeles Kings (from Buffalo)1Clarkson University (ECAC)
90Norm DubeLeft wing CanadaLos Angeles KingsSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
91Bruce AbbeyDefence CanadaMinnesota North StarsPeterborough Petes (OHA)
92Bobby GerrardRight wing CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersRegina Pats (WCHL)
93Dale SmedsmoLeft wing United StatesToronto Maple LeafsBemidji State University (NAIA)
94Dave SmithDefence CanadaSt. Louis BluesRegina Pats (WCHL)
95Peter SullivanCentre CanadaMontreal CanadiensOshawa Generals (OHA)
96Doug KeelerCentre CanadaNew York Rangers (from Chicago)2Ottawa 67's (OHA)
97Jean-Denis RoyalDefence CanadaNew York RangersSaint-Jérôme Alouettes (QMJHL)
98Steve JohnsonDefence CanadaToronto Maple Leafs (from Boston)3Verdun Maple Leafs (QMJHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  1. The Buffalo Sabres' seventh-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's eight-round pick in 1971, Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.[2][12]
  2. The Chicago Blackhawks' seventh-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Chicago in exchange for this pick.[2]
  3. The Boston Bruins' seventh-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 10, 1971 that sent cash to Boston in exchange for this pick.[2]

Round eight

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
99Angus BeckCentre CanadaCalifornia Golden SealsCharlottetown Royals (NBSHL)
100Bob BoydDefence CanadaDetroit Red WingsMichigan State University (WCHA)
101Norm CherreyRight wing CanadaVancouver CanucksUniversity of Wisconsin (WCHA)
102Bob MurphyLeft wing CanadaVancouver Canucks (from Pittsburgh)1Cornwall Royals (QMJHL)
103Lorne StamlerLeft wing CanadaLos Angeles Kings (from Buffalo)2Michigan Technological University (WCHA)
104Rod LyonsLeft wing CanadaCalifornia Golden Seals (from Los Angeles)3Halifax Colonels (NSJHL)
105Russ FriesenCentre CanadaMinnesota North StarsHamilton Red Wings (OHA)
106Jerome MrazekGoaltender CanadaPhiladelphia FlyersUniversity of Minnesota Duluth (WCHA)
107Bob BurnsDefence CanadaToronto Maple LeafsRoyal Military College (CIAU)
108Jim CollinsLeft wing CanadaSt. Louis BluesFlin Flon Bombers (WCHL)
109Gene SobchukLeft wing CanadaNew York RangersRegina Pats (WCHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
  1. The Pittsburgh Penguins' eighth-round pick went to the Vancouver Canucks as the result of a trade on June 10, 1970 that sent this pick in exchange for Vancouver's promised to not take certain players in the expansion draft.[2]
  2. The Buffalo Sabres' eighth-round pick went to the Los Angeles Kings as the result of a trade on November 24, 1970 that sent Dick Duff and Eddie Shack to Buffalo in exchange for Buffalo's seventh-round pick in 1971 (Pete Harasym), Mike McMahon Jr. and this pick.[2][12]
  3. The Los Angeles Kings' eighth-round pick went to the California Golden Seals as the result of a trade on February 5, 1971 that sent Harry Howell to Los Angeles in exchange for cash and this pick.[2][13]

Round nine

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
110Jim IvisonDefence CanadaNew York RangersBrandon Wheat Kings (WCHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round ten

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
111Andre PeloffyCentre CanadaNew York RangersRosemont National (QMJHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round eleven

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
112Elston EvoyCentre CanadaNew York RangersSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (NOHA)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round twelve

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
113Mike AntonovichCentre United StatesMinnesota North StarsUniversity of Minnesota (WCHA)
114Gerry LecomteDefence CanadaNew York RangersSherbrooke Castors (QMJHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round thirteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
115Wayne ForseyLeft wing CanadaNew York RangersSwift Current Broncos (WCHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round fourteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
116Bill ForrestDefence CanadaNew York RangersHamilton Red Wings (OHA)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.

Round fifteen

Pick #PlayerPositionNationalityNHL teamCollege/junior/club team
117Richard CoutuGoaltender CanadaMinnesota North StarsRosemont National (QMJHL)
Reference: "1971 NHL Amateur Draft hockeydraftcentral.com". Retrieved December 15, 2008.
= NHL All-Star[1] = NHL All-Star[1] and NHL All-Star team = Hall of famers

Draftees based on nationality

Rank Country Number
1 Canada109
2 United States8

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Players are identified as an All-Star if they were selected for the All-Star game at any time in their career.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "NHL Trade Tracker". Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  3. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 602 and 649. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  4. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 453, 499 and 788. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  5. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 671 and 792. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  6. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 456,482 and 505. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  7. 1 2 Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 844, 877 and 894. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  8. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 890. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  9. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 544 and 601. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  10. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 613. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  11. 1 2 3 Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 476. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  12. 1 2 Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. pp. 544, 703 and 792. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
  13. Diamond, Dan, ed. (2003). Total NHL. Chicago: Triumph Books. p. 612. ISBN 978-1-57243-604-6.
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