Phil Russell (ice hockey)

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Phil Russell (born July 21, 1952 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a retired former professional ice hockey defenceman who played over one thousand games in the National Hockey League. Russell had a reputation as a bruising, physical player and retired with over 2000 penalty minutes to go along with 424 career points. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Atlanta/Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, and retired in 1988. He is currently an assistant coach with the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Preceded by
Brad Marsh
Calgary Flames captains
1981-83
Succeeded by
Lanny McDonald
Doug Risebrough