Mark Allen Lofthouse (born April 21, 1957) is a
Canadian
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former professional
ice hockey
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right winger
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.
Drafted in 1977 by both the
Washington Capitals
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of the
National Hockey League
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and the
Winnipeg Jets
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of the
World Hockey Association
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, Lofthouse also played 40 games for the
Detroit Red Wings
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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
Heinz Field
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on the day before the
NHL Winter Classic
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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
*
Profile at hockeydraftcentral.comwww.marklofthouse.com
1957 births
Living people
Adirondack Red Wings players
Canadian ice hockey right wingers
Detroit Red Wings players
Hershey Bears players
Kelowna Buckaroos players
New Haven Nighthawks players
New Westminster Bruins players
Salt Lake Golden Eagles (CHL) players
Sportspeople from New Westminster
Washington Capitals draft picks
Washington Capitals players
Winnipeg Jets (WHA) draft picks
ZSC Lions players
Ice hockey people from British Columbia
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