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1973 NHL DRAFT PICK
Walter Johnson
Selected in seventh round
No. 111 overall by Boston Bruins

Born June 1, 1953
Position: Right Wing
Height: 5-10   Weight: 175
BEFORE THE DRAFT
Last Team: Oshawa (OMJHL)                            
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska (USA)
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
PRE-DRAFT STATISTICS
Year TeamLeague GPG ATP PIM
1971-72 OshawaOMJHL63 3621 5776
1972-73 OshawaOMJHL 6329 1645 57
NHL CAREER
Never played in NHL.
NON-NHL CAREER
Post-Draft Teams: Dayton (IHL); Binghamton (NAHL); Tidewater (SHL); Sioux City (USHL)
NON-NHL AWARDS AND HONORS
USHL Points Leader:
1977-78 (Sioux City) (101 points)
USHL Assists Leader: 1977-78 (Sioux City) (61 assists)
Coaching Career: Became head coach of Sioux City High School in 1997 and remained in that position through 1999-2000 season. Led team to Iowa state championship in 1998 and 1999.
Miscellaneous: Remained in Sioux City after retirement and became local arena manager.
Personal: Also known as Walt Johnson during his playing days.

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SNAPSHOT '73
Total Selected: 168
Forwards: 103
Defense: 53
Goaltenders: 12
Major Junior: 131
College Players: 28
Canadian: 151
Euro-Canadian: 3
USA Citizens: 14
U.S.-Born: 14
European: 0
Reached NHL: 70
Won Stanley Cup: 8
Hall of Fame: 3
All-Star Game: 13
Year-end All-Star: 3
Olympians: 4
Picks Traded: 35