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'''Bob Woytowich''' (born [[August 18]], [[1941]] in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]] - died [[July 30]][[1988]]) was a Canadian [[ice hockey]] [[Defenceman (ice hockey)|defenceman]].
'''Bob Woytowich''' (born [[August 18]], [[1941]] in [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]] - died [[July 30]][[1988]]) was a Canadian [[ice hockey]] [[Defenceman (ice hockey)|defenceman]].


Woytowich started his [[National Hockey League]] career with the [[Boston Bruins]] in [[1964-65 NHL season|1964]]. He would also play for the [[Minnesota North Stars]], [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], and [[Los Angeles Kings]]. He left for [[World Hockey Association]] after the [[1971-72 NHL season|1972 season]]. He would play for the [[Winnipeg Jets]] and [[Indianapolis Racers]].
Woytowich started his [[National Hockey League]] career with the [[Boston Bruins]] in [[1964–65 NHL season|1964]]. He would also play for the [[Minnesota North Stars]], [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], and [[Los Angeles Kings]]. He left for [[World Hockey Association]] after the [[1971–72 NHL season|1972 season]]. He would play for the [[Winnipeg Jets]] and [[Indianapolis Racers]].


On July 30, 1988, Woytowich suffered a heart attack while driving his car near Winnipeg.
On July 30, 1988, Woytowich suffered a heart attack while driving his car near Winnipeg.
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== Awards & Achievements ==
== Awards & Achievements ==
*[[Central Hockey League (1963-1984)|CPHL]] First All-Star Team (1964)
*[[Central Hockey League (1963–1984)|CPHL]] First All-Star Team (1964)
*Played in [[NHL]] All-Star Game (1970)
*Played in [[National Hockey League|NHL]] All-Star Game (1970)
*“Honoured Member” of the [[Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame]].
*“Honoured Member” of the [[Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame]].



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Revision as of 15:30, 16 May 2008

Bob Woytowich (born August 18, 1941 in Winnipeg, Manitoba - died July 301988) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.

Woytowich started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1964. He would also play for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left for World Hockey Association after the 1972 season. He would play for the Winnipeg Jets and Indianapolis Racers.

On July 30, 1988, Woytowich suffered a heart attack while driving his car near Winnipeg. The car was involved in an accident and he died.

Awards & Achievements

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Minnesota North Stars captains
1967–68
Succeeded by

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