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| position = [[Winger (ice hockey)|Right Wing]] |
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'''Perry Kenneth Ganchar''' (born October 28, 1963) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[forward (ice hockey)|forward]] who played 42 games in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[St. Louis Blues]], and [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. |
'''Perry Kenneth Ganchar''' (born October 28, 1963) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[forward (ice hockey)|forward]] who played 42 games in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[St. Louis Blues]], and [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. Ganchar served as head coach for the [[Spokane Chiefs]] of the [[Western Hockey League]] for two seasons. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Ganchar played his junior hockey career with his hometown [[Saskatoon Blades]] of the [[Western Hockey League]]. During the 1982-83 season, Ganchar scored 68 goals and assisted on 48 for 116 points in 68 games, on a team which included future [[NHL]] players [[Brian Skrudland]], [[Lane Lambert]], [[Joey Kocur]], [[Dale Henry]] and [[Trent Yawney]] on the roster. |
Ganchar played his junior hockey career with his hometown [[Saskatoon Blades]] of the [[Western Hockey League]]. During the 1982-83 season, Ganchar scored 68 goals and assisted on 48 for 116 points in 68 games, on a team which included future [[NHL]] players [[Brian Skrudland]], [[Lane Lambert]], [[Joey Kocur]], [[Dale Henry]] and [[Trent Yawney]] on the roster. |
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Ganchar was drafted 113th overall by the [[St. Louis Blues]] in the [[1982 NHL Entry Draft]]. After shuffling between the Blues and their minor league affiliates over a two |
Ganchar was drafted 113th overall by the [[St. Louis Blues]] in the [[1982 NHL Entry Draft]]. After shuffling between the Blues and their minor league affiliates over a two-year period, Ganchar was traded to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] in exchange for [[Ron Flockhart (ice hockey)|Ron Flockhart]] on 26 August 1985.<ref>[https://www.hhof.com/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10512 Perry Ganchar]</ref> |
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Ganchar was unable to earn a full-time spot on the Canadiens roster, and spent the majority of the season with the team's farm affiliate in [[Sherbrooke Canadiens|Sherbrooke]]. Ganchar was called up for his only game as a member of the team on 31 October 1987. The Canadiens traded Ganchar to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] on 17 December 1987 in exchange for future considerations.<ref>[http://ourhistory.canadiens.com/player/Perry-Ganchar PERRY GANCHAR (1987-1988)]</ref> |
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Ganchar played 33 games with the Penguins over a two-year period, where he scored the two goals of his NHL career. Ganchar would spend the rest of his playing career with the [[Muskegon Lumberjacks]] of the [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]], and would follow the franchise to [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]], marking his longest professional stint with one team, as he was a member of the team for eight seasons. |
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Ganchar retired from active play after spending the 1995-96 season with the [[Cleveland Lumberjacks]] of the [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]] and pursued a career in coaching. |
Ganchar retired from active play after spending the 1995-96 season with the [[Cleveland Lumberjacks]] of the [[International Hockey League (1945–2001)|International Hockey League]] and pursued a career in coaching. |
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Ganchar remained with the Lumberjacks as an assistant coach, before being promoted to the head coach during the 1997-98 season. Ganchar would leave the team following the 1999-2000 season. |
Ganchar remained with the Lumberjacks as an assistant coach, before being promoted to the head coach during the 1997-98 season. Ganchar would leave the team following the 1999-2000 season. |
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Ganchar would be named head coach of the [[Spokane Chiefs]] of the [[Western Hockey League]], prior to the start of the [[2000-01 WHL season|2000-01 season]]<ref>[https://www.rds.ca/perry-ganchar-devient-entraineur-a-spokane-1.359251 Perry Ganchar devient entraîneur à Spokane]</ref> |
Ganchar would be named head coach of the [[Spokane Chiefs]] of the [[Western Hockey League]], prior to the start of the [[2000-01 WHL season|2000-01 season]].<ref>[https://www.rds.ca/perry-ganchar-devient-entraineur-a-spokane-1.359251 Perry Ganchar devient entraîneur à Spokane]</ref> Ganchar posted a 68-53-18-5 record with the Chiefs, before resigning at the end of the [[2001-02 WHL season|2001-02 season]].<ref>[http://whl.ca/article/ganchar-decides-to-pursue-other-opportunities Ganchar Decides To Pursue Other Opportunities]</ref> |
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Ganchar was appointed Director of Program Development for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, based out of the [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]] area suburb of [[Dublin, Ohio]] in 2012. <ref>[http://pointstreak.com/news_story.html?id=58585 Ganchar name Director of Program Development]</ref> |
Ganchar was appointed Director of Program Development for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, based out of the [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]] area suburb of [[Dublin, Ohio]] in 2012. <ref>[http://pointstreak.com/news_story.html?id=58585 Ganchar name Director of Program Development]</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Born in [[Saskatoon]], [[Saskatchewan]], Ganchar attended [[Mount Royal Collegiate]], graduating from the school in 1981. |
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Ganchar is married and has two children. The family resides in [[Dublin, Ohio]]. |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 23 April 2024
| Perry Ganchar | |||
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| Born |
October 28, 1963 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Montreal Canadiens St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL draft |
113th overall, 1982 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1979–1996 | ||
Perry Kenneth Ganchar (born October 28, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 42 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Ganchar served as head coach for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League for two seasons.
Playing career
[edit]Ganchar played his junior hockey career with his hometown Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League. During the 1982-83 season, Ganchar scored 68 goals and assisted on 48 for 116 points in 68 games, on a team which included future NHL players Brian Skrudland, Lane Lambert, Joey Kocur, Dale Henry and Trent Yawney on the roster.
Ganchar was drafted 113th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. After shuffling between the Blues and their minor league affiliates over a two-year period, Ganchar was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Ron Flockhart on 26 August 1985.[1]
Ganchar was unable to earn a full-time spot on the Canadiens roster, and spent the majority of the season with the team's farm affiliate in Sherbrooke. Ganchar was called up for his only game as a member of the team on 31 October 1987. The Canadiens traded Ganchar to the Pittsburgh Penguins on 17 December 1987 in exchange for future considerations.[2]
Ganchar played 33 games with the Penguins over a two-year period, where he scored the two goals of his NHL career. Ganchar would spend the rest of his playing career with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League, and would follow the franchise to Cleveland, marking his longest professional stint with one team, as he was a member of the team for eight seasons.
Coaching career
[edit]Ganchar retired from active play after spending the 1995-96 season with the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League and pursued a career in coaching.
Ganchar remained with the Lumberjacks as an assistant coach, before being promoted to the head coach during the 1997-98 season. Ganchar would leave the team following the 1999-2000 season.
Ganchar would be named head coach of the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League, prior to the start of the 2000-01 season.[3] Ganchar posted a 68-53-18-5 record with the Chiefs, before resigning at the end of the 2001-02 season.[4]
Ganchar was appointed Director of Program Development for the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, based out of the Columbus area suburb of Dublin, Ohio in 2012. [5]
Personal life
[edit]Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Ganchar attended Mount Royal Collegiate, graduating from the school in 1981.
Ganchar is married and has two children. The family resides in Dublin, Ohio.
Career statistics
[edit]| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1979–80 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 27 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1980–81 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 62 | 26 | 53 | 79 | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1981–82 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 53 | 38 | 52 | 90 | 82 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | ||
| 1982–83 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 68 | 68 | 48 | 116 | 105 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 24 | ||
| 1982–83 | Salt Lake Golden Eagles | CHL | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1983–84 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1983–84 | Montana Magic | CHL | 59 | 23 | 22 | 45 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1984–85 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1984–85 | Peoria Rivermen | IHL | 63 | 41 | 29 | 70 | 114 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 49 | ||
| 1985–86 | Sherbrooke Canadiens | AHL | 75 | 25 | 29 | 54 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1986–87 | Sherbrooke Canadiens | AHL | 68 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 64 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 37 | ||
| 1987–88 | Sherbrooke Canadiens | AHL | 28 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1987–88 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1987–88 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 30 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1988–89 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1988–89 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | IHL | 70 | 39 | 34 | 73 | 114 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 6 | ||
| 1989–90 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | IHL | 79 | 40 | 45 | 85 | 111 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 27 | ||
| 1990–91 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | IHL | 80 | 37 | 38 | 75 | 87 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1991–92 | Muskegon Lumberjacks | IHL | 65 | 29 | 20 | 49 | 65 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 18 | ||
| 1992–93 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 79 | 37 | 37 | 74 | 156 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 1993–94 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 63 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1994–95 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 60 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1995–96 | Cleveland Lumberjacks | IHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL Totals | 42 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database