André Peloffy
André Charles Peloffy (born February 25, 1951) is a French former professional ice hockey forward. He was the first person born in France to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), and played 9 games with the Washington Capitals during the 1974–75 season. He also played 10 games in the World Hockey Association with the New England Whalers during the 1977–78 season, and then spent several years in the French league before retiring in 1996. Internationally Peloffy played in several World Championships, as well as the 1988 Winter Olympics.
| André Peloffy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 25, 1951 Sète, France | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Washington Capitals New England Whalers Tours EC VSV SC Saint-Gervais Français Volants | ||
| National team | France | ||
| NHL Draft |
111th overall, 1971 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 1971–1990 | ||
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