Greg Polis

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Position Left Wing
Height
Weight		 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Pro Clubs Pittsburgh Penguins
St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers
Washington Capitals
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born August 8, 1950,
Westlock, Alberta
NHL Draft Rnd 1, 7th overall, 1970
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pro Career 1973 – 1980

Greg Linn Polis (born August 8, 1950 in Westlock, Alberta) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.

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[edit] Early Life

Polis grew up in a prairie outpost called Dapp, Alberta, population 75. He would bring his pet Labrador Retriever onto the ice and play keep away with the puck as there were few kids in town.

[edit] Career

Polis advanced through the junior levels and was selected as the Pittsburgh Penguins first choice in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He played in the All-Star Game during his first three years with the Penguins. Following a number of injuries, Polis served his last pro season with the Washington Capitals in 1979-80.

[edit] Awards & Achievements

  • WCJHL First All-Star Team (1969, 1970)
  • All-Star Game: 1971, 1972, 1973
  • All-Star Game MVP: 1973
  • Pittsburgh Briere Award (Rookie of Year): 1970-71

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[edit] References

  • [1] Legends of Hockey/HHOF. Retrieved 17 Nov. 2006.
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