Jim Fox (ice hockey)

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Jim Fox (born May 18, 1960 in Coniston, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played ten seasons in the NHL, all for the Los Angeles Kings. In 1984–85, his best NHL season, he scored over a point a game, finishing with 30-53-83 in 79 games. A severe knee injury that occurred during a game against the Boston Bruins, ended his career in 1990, but he still works in the Kings organization.

He has been a broadcaster for the Kings for seventeen seasons, partnered with Bob Miller. [1] He had the honor of being one of the speakers when Miller was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.

On February 11, 2006, the Kings celebrated Jim Fox Day at Staples Center, to honor his twenty-five years with the franchise as a player and broadcaster.

He played his minor hockey for the Coniston Flames as a young child.

[edit] Career statistics

                                            --- Regular Season ---  ---- Playoffs ----
Season   Team                        Lge    GP    G    A  Pts  PIM  GP   G   A Pts PIM
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1975-76  North Bay Trappers          OPJHL   0    0    0    0    0  --  --  --  --  --
1976-77  North Bay Trappers          OPJHL  38   44   64  108    4  --  --  --  --  --
1977-78  Ottawa 67's                 OHA    59   44   83  127   12  --  --  --  --  --
1978-79  Ottawa 67's                 OHA    53   37   66  103    4  --  --  --  --  --
1979-80  Ottawa 67's                 OHA    52   65  101  166   30  --  --  --  --  --
1980-81  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    71   18   24   42    8   4   0   1   1   0
1981-82  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    77   30   38   68   23   9   1   4   5   0
1982-83  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    77   28   40   68    8  --  --  --  --  --
1983-84  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    80   30   42   72   26  --  --  --  --  --
1984-85  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    79   30   53   83   10   3   0   1   1   0
1985-86  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    39   14   17   31    2  --  --  --  --  --
1986-87  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    76   19   42   61   48   5   3   2   5   0
1987-88  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    68   16   35   51   18   1   0   0   0   0
1989-90  Los Angeles Kings           NHL    11    1    1    2    0  --  --  --  --  --
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         NHL Totals                        578  186  292  478  143  22   4   8  12   0

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Jim Fox (ice hockey)'s career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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