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John Barrett (ice hockey)

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John Barrett
Born (1958-07-01) July 1, 1958 (age 65)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Detroit Red Wings
Washington Capitals
Minnesota North Stars
NHL draft 129th overall, 1978
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 1980–1988

John David Barrett (born July 1, 1958) is a Canadian retired ice hockey player.

Career

A defenceman, Barrett was selected in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings with whom he spent most of his NHL career. His older brother Fred was also an NHL defenceman. Both of their careers were cut short by injuries. Following repeated kneecap breaks, John retired after 488 NHL games, recording 20 goals, 77 assists, (97 points), and 604 penalty minutes.

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