Bob Armstrong (ice hockey, born 1961)
| Bob Armstrong | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
October 2, 1961 Ithaca, New York, U.S. | ||
| Died |
January 28, 2012 (aged 50) Williamsville, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position |
Defenseman | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Clarkson | ||
| Playing career | 1980–1984 | ||
Robert A. Armstrong was an American retired ice hockey
Early life
Armstrong graduated from Ithaca High School in 1979 and then spent a year at Northwood Prep School. While there he worked as a driver at the 1980 Winter Olympics and served as an usher during the Miracle on Ice game between the United States and the Soviet Union.[2]
Career
Armstrong began attending
Armstrong's playing career ended upon his graduation. While working for Stearns & Wheeler as an engineer, Armstrong began coaching high school hockey and baseball. He was involved with several youth teams in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
Bob Armstrong was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York and became a partner at Stearns & Wheler. Robert was the project manager for the Gloversville - Johnston Wastewater Treatment Facilities Expansion Project.
Personal life
Armstrong died unexpectedly at the age of 50 at the Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.[citation needed]
Statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular Season | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1980–81 | Clarkson | ECAC Hockey | 36 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 28 | ||
| 1981–82 | Clarkson | ECAC Hockey | 35 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 48 | ||
| 1982–83 | Clarkson | ECAC Hockey | 31 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 30 | ||
| 1983–84 | Clarkson | ECAC Hockey | 34 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 72 | ||
| NCAA totals | 136 | 23 | 51 | 74 | 178 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-ECAC Hockey First Team | 1983–84 | [5] |
| AHCA East First-Team All-American | 1983–84 | [1] |
References
- ^ a b "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "Robert A. Armstrong, professional engineer; Oct. 2, 1961 -- Jan. 28, 2012". The Buffalo News. January 31, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Clarkson Men's Hockey 2017-18 Media Guide". Clarkson Golden Knights. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ "Clarkson returning to DECC after 25 years to face UMD". Duluth New Tribune. October 30, 2009. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database