1970 NHL Amateur Draft Pick
Bob Fowler
Selected by
Montreal from Estevan (WCHL)
6-foot-0, 185 pounds
Right-hand shot
Right Wing
Pre-Draft Statistics
1968-69 | Estevan |
WCHL |
38 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
19 |
1969-70 |
Estevan |
WCHL |
46 |
12 |
11 |
23 |
87 |
Pre-Draft Notes
Was only American playing in the WCHL during his draft year.
American • Born Oct. 18,
1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota • Hometown: Eagan, Minnesota
NEVER PLAYED IN NHL
After the Draft
- Was invited to be part of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team that went
to Sapporo, Japan, but was unable to participate due to a shoulder
injury.
-
Played three games for 1972-73 Fort Wayne team that went on to win IHL
regular-season and playoff titles, but was not with team during
playoffs.
- Earned two-year contract with N.Y.
Islanders after being invited to training camp in September 1973.
-
Played on 1974-75 Muskegon team that won IHL regular-season title.
Miscellaneous
Full Name:
Robert Henry Fowler
Nickname: "Hank"
Post-Draft Teams: Estevan (WCHL); Fort Wayne (IHL); Sioux City (USHL); Fort Worth (CHL); Muskegon (IHL)
Career Beyond Hockey: Returned
to St. Paul after his retirement.
Total Selected: |
115 |
Forwards: |
67 |
Defense: |
36 |
Goaltenders: |
12 |
Major Junior: |
87 |
College Players: |
18 |
Canadian: |
109 |
Euro-Canadian: |
0 |
American: |
6 |
European: |
0 |
Reached NHL: |
62 |
Won Stanley Cup: |
12 |
Hall of Fame: |
3 |
All-Star Game: |
11 |
Year-end All-Star: |
4 |
Olympians: |
2 |
Picks Traded: |
13 |