Paul Harrison (ice hockey)
Paul Douglas Harrison (born February 11, 1955) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres, accumulating a record of 28-59-9.
| Paul Harrison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 11, 1955 Timmins, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for |
Minnesota North Stars Toronto Maple Leafs Pittsburgh Penguins Buffalo Sabres | ||
| NHL Draft |
40th overall, 1975 Minnesota North Stars | ||
| WHA Draft |
61st overall, 1975 Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| Playing career | 1975–1983 | ||
Born in Timmins, Ontario, Harrison was drafted in the third round, 40th overall, by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. He was also drafted by the World Hockey Association's Cincinnati Stingers, but never played in that league.
After his NHL career finished, Harrison moved back to Timmins and became a police officer for the Ontario Provincial Police. He now teaches grade-school students about drug awareness through the D.A.R.E. Program.[1] Harrison lives in Timmins with his wife, Penny and two daughters.
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| Preceded by Richard Brodeur and Jim Park |
Winner of the Terry Sawchuk Trophy with Ken Ellacott 1980–81 |
Succeeded by Kelly Hrudey and Robert Holland |