Michael James Toal (born March 23, 1959) is a Canadian former professional

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centre. Selected in the fifth round (105th overall) in the

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by the

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, he played three games for the Oilers in the 1979–80 season. As a junior player, he was named to the WHL Second All-Star Team in 1979 after a productive season with the

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. After spending most of three seasons in the minor leagues, Toal retired in 1982.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

* WHL Second All-Star Team – 1979

External links

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