Craig W. Hanmer[1] (January 6, 1956 – January 2, 2011)[2] was an American professional ice hockey player who played in the World Hockey Association (WHA).[3] He played 27 games with the Indianapolis Racers during the 1974–75 WHA season after being drafted by the Racers in the second round, 17th overall, of the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.[4] He was also drafted in the third round, 53rd overall, of the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers.[2][3]

Craig Hanmer
Born (1956-01-06)January 6, 1956
Saint Paul, MN, USA
Died January 2, 2011(2011-01-02) (aged 54)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Indianapolis Racers
NHL draft 53rd overall, 1976
Philadelphia Flyers
WHA draft 17th overall, 1974
Indianapolis Racers
Playing career 1974–1977

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1974–75 Indianapolis Racers WHA 27 1 0 1 15
1974–75 Mohawk Valley Comets NAHL 29 0 8 8 43 4 0 2 2 0
1975–76 Mohawk Valley Comets NAHL 17 0 2 2 57
1976–77 Springfield Indians AHL 9 0 1 1 60
WHA totals 27 1 0 1 15

References edit

  1. ^ "Craig Hanmer Obituary". Funeral Innovations. 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Aaron Paitich (January 14, 2011). "Strength is her strong suit". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "1976 NHL Amateur Draft -- Craig Hanmer". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "Craig Hanmer at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.

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