Robin Burns

Robin Burns
Robin Burns
Born	August 27, 1946 (age 78); Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Pittsburgh Penguins; Kansas City Scouts
NHL draft	undrafted
Playing career	1970–1976

Robin Arthur Burns (born August 27, 1946 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He is the cousin of coach Pat Burns.

Playing career

Following a season for the Montreal Notre Dame de Grace Monarchs, Burns went on to play three years with the Montreal Junior Canadiens and another two with the Houston Apollos of the Central Hockey League (CHL).^[1] After spending a season with the Montreal Voyageurs of the American Hockey League (AHL), Burns was traded from the Montreal Canadiens to the Pittsburgh Penguins for cash in 1970.^[1] Most of his time with in the Penguins organization was spent with the AHL's Hershey Bears,^[1] whom he helped lead to the 1974 Calder Cup by recording 10 goals and 14 points in 14 playoff games.^[2] In June 1974, Burns was claimed by the Kansas City Scouts in the expansion draft. He posted his best seasons with the Scouts but was phased out as the team rebuilt for their move to Colorado. In 190 regular season games Burns recorded 31 goals and 38 assists for 69 points.^[1]

Career statistics

			Regular Season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1964–65	Montreal Junior Canadiens	OHA	39	1	5	6	0
1965–66	Montreal Junior Canadiens	OHA	42	6	2	8	97
1966–67	Montreal Junior Canadiens	OHA	46	11	12	23	99
1967–68	Houston Apollos	CPHL	65	21	25	46	41	—	—	—	—	—
1968–69	Houston Apollos	CHL	61	12	18	30	63	3	0	0	0	0
1969–70	Montreal Voyageurs	AHL	62	13	7	20	33	8	0	1	1	0
1970–71	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	10	0	3	3	4	—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Amarillo Wranglers	CHL	46	16	24	40	49	—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Hershey Bears	AHL	65	18	15	33	58	4	1	1	2	10
1971–72	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	5	0	0	0	8	—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Hershey Bears	AHL	39	22	25	47	51	—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	26	0	2	2	20	—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Hershey Bears	AHL	74	31	35	66	77	14	10	4	14	6
1974–75	Kansas City Scouts	NHL	71	18	15	33	70	—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Kansas City Scouts	NHL	78	13	18	31	37	—	—	—	—	—
NHL Totals			190	31	38	69	139	—	—	—	—	—

Transactions

On October 10, 1970 the Montreal Canadiens traded Robin Burns to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On June 12, 1974 the Kansas City Scouts claimed Robin Burns from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1974 NHL Expansion Draft.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Stats of Rin Burns". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
^ "Clader Cup Info and Champions". Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2008-05-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

External links

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

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[DB-1] "Stats of Rin Burns". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved 2008-05-29.

[CC-2] "Clader Cup Info and Champions". Archived from the original on 2008-05-17. Retrieved 2008-05-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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