| Joe Contini |
| Joseph Mario Contini Center Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 10", Weight: 178 pounds Born: 1.29.57 Galt, Ontario |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota North Stars, 2.1.80 |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
After a stellar junior career amidst constant criticism that he "wasn't fast enough", Contini went to the Flint Generals to play for
the 77-78 season. He got himself a 5-game tryout with the Rockies during that season, and impressed enough (had a 2-goal
game in his second game and was a post away from getting the hat trick) to sign on for the rest of the season, including the blip
on the radar that was the Rockies' playoff appearance.
He showed similar results the following season for the Rockies, as well as playing some games in the AHL.
But it was destined that he be a career minor leaguer. Not that it was all bad; he did play very well for every minor league team
he had been on. However, his career only went on till 1982.
After retirement, he took the job of coach of the Guelph Platers and was there for 2 seasons. He would continue a coaching
career with other minor teams in Ontario.
He also operated Royal Cleaners, a dry cleaning service in Guelph.
the 77-78 season. He got himself a 5-game tryout with the Rockies during that season, and impressed enough (had a 2-goal
game in his second game and was a post away from getting the hat trick) to sign on for the rest of the season, including the blip
on the radar that was the Rockies' playoff appearance.
He showed similar results the following season for the Rockies, as well as playing some games in the AHL.
But it was destined that he be a career minor leaguer. Not that it was all bad; he did play very well for every minor league team
he had been on. However, his career only went on till 1982.
After retirement, he took the job of coach of the Guelph Platers and was there for 2 seasons. He would continue a coaching
career with other minor teams in Ontario.
He also operated Royal Cleaners, a dry cleaning service in Guelph.
| Entry Draft: 1977 Eighth Round Pick (126th overall) by the Colorado Rockies |
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