Bruce Bullock

Bruce John Bullock (born May 9, 1949) 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.

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 19721977

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 GPWLTMINGASOGAASV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
1968–69 Clarkson University ECAC 28197216769633.44
1969–70 Clarkson University ECAC 27252015507943.06
1970–71 Clarkson University ECAC 30281118007112.37
1971–72 Dallas Black Hawks CHL 50212201503.75
1971–72 Seattle Totems WHL 103705644304.57
1972–73 Vancouver Canucks NHL 143838406704.79.857
1972–73 Seattle Totems WHL 137607504503.60
1973–74 Seattle Totems WHL 4622203270316523.66
1974–75 Vancouver Canucks NHL 101060404.00.840
1974–75 Seattle Totems CHL 4814207258016813.91
1975–76 Beauce Jaros NAHL 1910676023.37
1975–76 Tulsa Oilers CHL 1713309583912.44 6603601011.67
1976–77 Vancouver Canucks NHL 100027306.77
1976–77 Tulsa Oilers CHL 4020146234713513.45 8444802102.63
1977–78 Phoenix Roadrunners PHL 31174710413.57
1978–79 Phoenix Roadrunners PHL 31187210013.21
NHL totals 163939277404.79.854

Awards and honors

Award Year
AHCA East All-American 1969–70 [1]
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team 1970
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team 1970 [2]
All-ECAC Hockey First Team 1970–71 [3]
AHCA East All-American 1970–71 [1]
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team 1971

References

  1. "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  2. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  3. "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Ken Dryden
ECAC Hockey Most Outstanding Player in Tournament
1970
Succeeded by
Dave Hynes
Preceded by
Tim Sheehy
ECAC Hockey Player of the Year
1970–71
Succeeded by
Bob Brown
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