Fred Barrett (ice hockey)

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Fred Barrett
Born (1950-01-26) January 26, 1950 (age 74)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Minnesota North Stars
Los Angeles Kings
NHL Draft 20th overall, 1970
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1970–1984

Frederick William Barrett (born January 26, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 745 games in the National Hockey League.

Career

During his career in the NHL, Barrett played for the Minnesota North Stars and Los Angeles Kings.[1] Barrett is the namesake of the Fred Barrett Arena in his hometown of Ottawa.[2]

Personal life

Barrett's brother, John, also played in the NHL. He is the brother-in-law of Quebec politician and author Rodrigue Tremblay.[citation needed]

External links

  • Biographical information and career statistics from

References

  1. ^ Raider, Adam (2014-12-01). Frozen in Time: A Minnesota North Stars History. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN 978-0-8032-8641-2.
  2. ^ MacKinnon, Christopher (2012-11-24). Canadian Sports Sites for Kids: Places Named for Speedsters, Scorers, and Other Sportsworld Citizens. Dundurn. ISBN 978-1-4597-0707-8.