Robert Leander Collyard (born October 16, 1949) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(NHL) for the

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during the season. After the season, he was selected by the

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in the

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with the 30th pick in the draft, but he never played for Washington.

Awards and honors

*CHL Second All-Star Team (1972–73) *NAHL Second All-Star Team (1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77)

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