Bruce Bullock

Bruce Bullock
Born	(1949-05-09) May 9, 1949 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Right
Played for	Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1972–1977

Bruce John Bullock (born May 9, 1949 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League in the 1970s with the Vancouver Canucks.

Playing for Clarkson University, Bullock was one of the most decorated college goaltenders of his era. He was named to the NCAA First Team All-American in goal in both 1970 and 1971 (succeeding Hall of Famer Ken Dryden, who took the honor from 1967–69), and was named ECAC Player of the Year in 1971. He also led Clarkson to the 1970 NCAA title game, where they lost to Cornell.

Following his college career, Bullock was signed by the Vancouver Canucks during training camp, and assigned to their farm team, the Rochester Americans. He was then loaned to the Chicago Black Hawks' farm team in Dallas. When a position became available at the Canucks' other farm team, the Seattle Totems, he was assigned there where he completed his rookie pro season. He caught a break in 1972–73, when an injury to Canuck starter Dunc Wilson forced his recall from the minors. He appeared in 13 games for Vancouver, posting a 3–8–3 record with a 4.79 GAA, until his season ended due to a broken finger, requiring surgery.

Bullock spent another four seasons in Vancouver's organization, but never saw substantial NHL action, partially due to hand injuries. He made one start for the club in the 1974–75 campaign, and another appearance in 1976–77. During his minor league career he helped the Seattle Totems upset the USSR national team in an exhibition game, and was instrumental in helping the Tulsa Oilers win the Adams Cup in 1975–76. He was ultimately released by Vancouver in 1977 to make room in the system for high draft picks Glen Hanlon and Murray Bannerman, and played two more seasons with the Phoenix Roadrunners in the Pacific Hockey League before retiring in 1979.

In 16 NHL appearances, Bullock posted a 3–9–3 record with a 4.79 GAA.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
1968–69	Clarkson University	ECAC		28	19	7	2	1676	96	3	3.44	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Clarkson University	ECAC		27	25	2	0	1550	79	4	3.06	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Clarkson University	ECAC		30	28	1	1	1800	71	1	2.37	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Dallas Black Hawks	CHL		5	0	2	1	220	15	0	3.75	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Seattle Totems	WHL		10	3	7	0	564	43	0	4.57	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		14	3	8	3	840	67	0	4.79	.857		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Seattle Totems	WHL		13	7	6	0	750	45	0	3.60	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Seattle Totems	WHL		46	22	20	3	2703	165	2	3.66	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		1	0	1	0	60	4	0	4.00	.840		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Seattle Totems	CHL		48	14	20	7	2580	168	1	3.91	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Beauce Jaros	NAHL		19	—	—	—	1067	60	2	3.37	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Tulsa Oilers	CHL		17	13	3	0	958	39	1	2.44	—		6	6	0	360	10	1	1.67	—
1976–77	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		1	0	0	0	27	3	0	6.77	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Tulsa Oilers	CHL		40	20	14	6	2347	135	1	3.45	—		8	4	4	480	21	0	2.63	—
1977–78	Phoenix Roadrunners	PHL		31	—	—	—	1747	104	1	3.57	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Phoenix Roadrunners	PHL		31	—	—	—	1872	100	1	3.21	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				16	3	9	3	927	74	0	4.79	.854		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
AHCA East All-American	1969–70
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1970
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team	1970
All-ECAC Hockey First Team	1970–71
AHCA East All-American	1970–71
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1971

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database