Orest Kindrachuk

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Orest Michael Kindrachuk (born September 14, 1950 in Nanton, Alberta) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.

A solid defensive-minded center, Kindrachuk signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers, and became an important part of the Flyers team as he helped guide them to win Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. He would be with the organization for six seasons.

Kindrachuk was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the 1978-79 NHL season, where he would play for three seasons. He signed with the Washington Capitals in 1981, but would only play 4 games before he was forced to retire.