James Warden (born June 22, 1954) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.

Jim Warden
Born (1954-06-22) June 22, 1954 (age 70)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Played for Salt Lake Golden Eagles
Phoenix Roadrunners
Oklahoma City Stars
National team  United States
NHL draft 75th overall, 1974
California Golden Seals
WHA draft 36th overall, 1974
San Diego Mariners
Playing career 1975–1980
1982–1985

High school career

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Warden attended The Blake School (Minneapolis) for his junior and senior years, where he earned all-state honors.[1]

College career

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At the 1975 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, Warden was named Most Outstanding Player while also winning a national title.[2]

Professional career

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WHA Draft

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He was picked in the 3rd round, 36th overall, by the San Diego Mariners in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft.[3]

NHL Draft

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He was picked in the 5th round, 75th overall, by the California Golden Seals in the 1974 NHL amateur draft.[4]

Minor league career

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Warden competed in the Central Hockey League and the Atlantic Coast Hockey League.[5]

International career

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Warden competed for the United States at the 1976 Winter Olympics.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Mulvoy, Mark. "Sun child in the icy nets".
  2. ^ "Men's Division I NCAA tournament - USCHO.com :: NCAA".
  3. ^ Marqueur.com. "WHA drafts - players draft of the World Hockey Association - MarkerZone.com". www.markerzone.com.
  4. ^ "1974 NHL amateur draft -- Jim Warden". www.hockeydraftcentral.com.
  5. ^ "James Warden". Elite Prospects.
  6. ^ "The Arrival Of California Hockey: A Look At The History And The Future Of The Game In The Golden State".
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
1975
Succeeded by