Phil Russell
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Phil Russell, a Canadian defenseman, embarked on his professional hockey journey when he was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Russell quickly established himself as a reliable presence on the ice, known for his defensive skills and physical style of play. His NHL debut came

Phil Russell, a Canadian defenseman, embarked on his professional hockey journey when he was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Russell quickly established himself as a reliable presence on the ice, known for his defensive skills and physical style of play. His NHL debut came

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1973-1987

Goals

99

Assists

325

Points

424

Plus/Minus

52

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Career Timeline

1973-1979

Chicago Black Hawks (NHL)

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1979-1983

Atlanta Flames (NHL)

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1984-1986

New Jersey Devils (NHL)

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1986-1987

Buffalo Sabres (NHL)

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Born Jul 21st, 1952

Height / Weight 6' 2" 205 lbs

Position D

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