John Barrett (hockey)

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Position	Defenseman
Shot	Left
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg)
NHL Team F. Teams	Retired Detroit Red Wings Washington Capitals Minnesota North Stars
Nationality	Canada
Born	July 1, 1958, Ottawa, Ontario
NHL Draft	Round 8, #129 overall, 1978 Detroit Red Wings
Pro Career	1980 – 1988

John David Barrett (born July 1, 1958 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.

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A defenseman, Barrett was selected in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings with whom he spent most of his NHL career. His older brother Fred, was also an NHL defenseman. Both of their careers were cut short by injuries. Following repeated kneecap breaks, John retired after 488 NHL games, recording 20 goals, 77 assists, (97 points), and 604 penalty minutes.