Mark Allen Lofthouse (born April 21, 1957) is a

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former professional

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. Drafted in 1977 by both the

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of the

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and the

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of the

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, Lofthouse also played 40 games for the

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. Lofthouse suited up for the Capitals again on December 31, 2010 for an alumni game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The game was held on

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on the day before the

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and Lofthouse scored in the first period, tying the game.

Career statistics

Awards

* WCHL Second All-Star Team – 1977

References

External links

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Profile at hockeydraftcentral.comwww.marklofthouse.com
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