Brian Bradley (ice hockey, born 1944)

Brian James Bradley (born December 14, 1944) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played three seasons in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1975, with the New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, Jersey Knights, and San Diego Mariners.

Brian Bradley
Born (1944-12-14) December 14, 1944 (age 79)
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for New York Raiders
New York Golden Blades
Jersey Knights
San Diego Mariners
Playing career 1965–1976

Career

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Bradley played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros from 1960 until 1963, switching to the Niagara Falls Flyers for the 1963–64 and 1964–65 seasons in the Ontario Hockey Association.[1]

Bradley turned professional in 1965 with the Oklahoma City Blazers.[2] He played with the Blazers, Dallas Black Hawks and the Quebec Aces until the formation of the World Hockey Association. Bradley joined the New York Raiders in 1972 and played two seasons with the franchise, becoming the New York Golden Blades in the second season. Bradley played one final season in the WHA with the San Diego Mariners before one final professional season with the Roanoke Valley Rebels of the Southern Hockey League.

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Bradley (b.1944) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Sanderson, Derek (October 1, 2012). Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-61749-998-2.
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