Torrie Andrew Robertson (born August 2, 1961) is a
Canadian
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former
ice hockey
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player who played for the
Washington Capitals
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,
Hartford Whalers
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and
Detroit Red Wings of the
National Hockey League
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.
Career
Drafted in 1980 by the Capitals, Robertson was traded to the Whalers in 1983. Primarily known as an
enforcer
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, he is the Whalers' all-time penalty minutes leader with 1,368.
He was a member of the WHL Second All-Star Team in 1981.
Personal life
Torrie is the brother of
Geordie Robertson
Geordie Jay Robertson (born August 1, 1959) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played in five games in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres during the 1982–83 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from ...
.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
External links
*
Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com
References
1961 births
Living people
Adirondack Red Wings players
Albany Choppers players
Canadian ice hockey left wingers
Detroit Red Wings players
Hartford Whalers players
Hershey Bears players
Ice hockey people from British Columbia
Nanaimo Clippers players
Rochester Americans players
Sportspeople from Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria Cougars (WHL) players
Washington Capitals draft picks
Washington Capitals players
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