Bob Johnson (ice hockey, born 1948)

Robert Martin Johnson (born November 12, 1948) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 23 games in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1972 to 1975, and 42 games in the World Hockey Association with the Cleveland Crusaders, Denver Spurs and Ottawa Civics from 1975 to 1976.

Bob Johnson
Born (1948-11-12) November 12, 1948 (age 75)
Farmington, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
PositionGoaltender
CaughtLeft
Played forSt. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Cleveland Crusaders
Denver Spurs
Ottawa Civics
NHL draftUndrafted
Playing career1970–1977

Career

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During his career, Johnson played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. He also played 42 games in the World Hockey Association, with the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics and the Cleveland Crusaders.[1]

Personal life

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He is the father of Brent Johnson who has also played goal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. His father in-law is Sid Abel.[2]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPWLTMINGASOGAASV%GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1967–68Michigan State UniversityB1G1710206904.06.891
1968–69Michigan State UniversityB1G137604903.87.882
1969–70Michigan State UniversityB1G52802304.93.840
1970–71Toledo HornetsIHL44247817604.26
1970–71Fort Worth WingsCHL160303.00
1971–72Denver SpursWHL371910620309612.83541299521.00
1972–73St. Louis BluesNHL116505842602.67.905
1972–73Denver SpursWHL301110615899123.444132451603.92
1973–74Hershey BearsAHL4318159242613103.2310826083113.05
1974–75Pittsburgh PenguinsNHL123414784005.03.858
1974–75Hershey BearsAHL3111135175010613.63
1975–76Denver Spurs/Ottawa CivicsWHA24814113348803.96.872
1975–76Cleveland CrusadersWHA1898010435613.22.907202120804.00
1976–77Rhode Island RedsAHL102805684304.54
1976–77Hampton GullsSHL3180802.67.913
1976–77Broome DustersNAHL52752204.78.849
WHA totals4217221238814413.62.888202120804.00
NHL totals2399110616603.73.881

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Johnson Stats". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Penguins goaltender Johnson has many NHL ties". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
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