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2 unusual facts about Calgary Cowboys


Joe Micheletti

Originally drafted 123rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1974 NHL Entry Draft, Micheletti instead chose to start his professional career in the rival World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys in 1977.

Steve Hull

Steve Hull (born 29 August 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 60 games in the World Hockey Association with the Calgary Cowboys during the 1975-76 and 1976-77 seasons.


John Ziegler, Jr.

The Calgary Cowboys, who had hoped to be one of the six teams to join the NHL, subsequently folded, as did the Phoenix Roadrunners, Minnesota Fighting Saints, and San Diego Mariners.

Ken Desjardine

Ken Desjardine (Born April 23, 1947 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 154 games in the World Hockey Association for the Indianapolis Racers, Calgary Cowboys, and Quebec Nordiques.


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