Gerard Gibbons (born January 7, 1953) is a former
Canadian professional
ice hockey player who played in the
World Hockey Association (WHA).
Drafted in the fifth round of the
1973 NHL Amateur Draft
The 1973 NHL Amateur Draft was the 11th National Hockey League draft. It was the first to be held on a separate day from other league activities on May 15, 1973, at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, so it would not overshadow the rest of ...
by the
Montreal Canadiens, Gibbons opted to play in the WHA after being selected by the
Toronto Toros in the seventh round of the
1973 WHA Amateur Draft
The 1973 WHA Amateur Draft was the first draft for the World Hockey Association.
__NOTOC__ Selections by round
Below are listed the selections in the 1973 WHA Amateur Draft.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
R ...
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He played parts of two WHA seasons for the Toros.
His older brother,
Brian Gibbons, also played in the WHA.
References
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1953 births
Living people
Canadian ice hockey defencemen
Charlotte Checkers (SHL) players
Jacksonville Barons players
Mohawk Valley Comets (NAHL) players
Montreal Canadiens draft picks
Ice hockey people from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Toronto Toros draft picks
Toronto Toros players
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