Randy Layne Turnbull (born February 7, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played one game in the National Hockey League with the Calgary Flames during the 1981–82 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1981 to 1988, was spent in the minor leagues. He was primarily known as a tough guy. In his role as an enforcer, he was a feared role player in the juniors and minor leagues.

Randy Turnbull
Born (1962-02-17) February 17, 1962 (age 62)
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Calgary Flames
NHL draft 97th overall, 1980
Calgary Flames
Playing career 1981–1988

Born in Red Deer, Alberta, Turnbull played major junior hockey for the Portland Winter Hawks. He was drafted in the fifth round (97th overall) by the Calgary Flames of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1977–78 Fort Saskatchewan Traders AJHL 47 1 3 4 172
1978–79 Fort Saskatchewan Traders AJHL 51 4 30 34 367 4 0 0 0 2
1978–79 Portland Winter Hawks WHL 1 0 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 2
1979–80 Portland Winter Hawks WHL 72 4 25 29 355 8 0 1 1 50
1980–81 Portland Winter Hawks WHL 56 1 31 32 295 8 0 1 1 86
1981–82 Portland Winter Hawks WHL 69 5 19 24 430 15 1 9 10 100
1981–82 Calgary Flames NHL 1 0 0 0 2
1982–83 Colorado Flames CHL 62 2 1 3 292 6 0 1 1 7
1983–84 Peoria Prancers IHL 73 3 18 21 213
1983–84 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 8 0 0 0 46
1984–85 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 81 10 14 24 282 7 0 0 0 41
1985–86 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 77 6 14 20 236 5 0 1 1 15
1986–87 Salt Lake Golden Eagles IHL 60 2 6 8 212 10 0 0 0 56
1987–88 Flint Spirits IHL 1 0 0 0 2
IHL totals 292 21 52 73 945 22 0 1 1 112
NHL totals 1 0 0 0 2

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