Shot Left Role Ice hockey player Career end 1982 Name Orest Kindrachuk Career start 1971 | Playing career Weight 79 kg NHL Draft Undrafted Height 1.78 m Position Centerman | |
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Orest Michael Kindrachuk (born September 14, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre of Ukrainian descent, who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. His parents were Ukrainian immigrants and his first language was Ukrainian.
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- 4 18 80 orest kindrachuk interview
- Dave fortier vs orest kindrachuk garry howatt vs dave schultz apr 29 1975
- Playing career
- Life after hockey
- References
Dave fortier vs orest kindrachuk garry howatt vs dave schultz apr 29 1975
Playing career
A solid defensive-minded centre, Kindrachuk signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers in July 1971 and became an important part of the Flyers team as he helped guide them to win Stanley Cups as a rookie in 1974 as well as 1975. "Little O" Kindrachuk spent much of his time in Philadelphia centering Dave "The Hammer" Schultz and Don "Big Bird" Saleski on the team's third line. He played for the Flyers for 6 seasons.
Kindrachuk was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the 1978–79 NHL season, where he would play for three seasons as the team's captain. He signed with the Washington Capitals in 1981, but would only play 4 games before he was forced to retire due by injuries.
Life after hockey
After hockey Kindrachuk went into the insurance and packaging industry in the Philadelphia area. In August 2012 he became a US citizen.
