Jan Popiel • Jan Valdemar Popiel

Height: 5-9
Weight: 180
Shoot: L
Born: 9 Oct 1947, Virum Denmark

Regular Season & Playoff Scoring Record (key)

year	team	gp	g	a	pts	pim		gp	g	a	pts	pim
1972-73	Chicago	76	31	34	65	77
1973-74	Chicago	63	22	17	39	36		18	8	5	13	12
1974-75	Chicago	60	18	22	40	74
1975-76	Denver	1	0	0	0	2
	Houston	67	4	7	11	59		8	1	1	2	4
	Totals (2 teams)	68	4	7	11	61
1976-77	Phoenix	28	3	2	5	8
	Totals:	295	78	82	160	256		26	9	6	15	16

• Brother of Poul Popiel.

Excerpts from Zander Hollander Complete Hockey Handbook, 1975-76 (by Reyn Davis) Bachelorhood lost one of its most eligibles last summer, when Jan tied the nuptial knot in Chicago ... Has been team captain for the past two seasons ... Inclined to say what he thinks and is highly respected by all parties, including management ... Born in Denmark ... Haunted by injuries for past two seasons ... Fractured a cheekbone two winters ago ... Tore an ankle tendon last year ... Often aggravates opponents with his zealous play, especially in close quarters ... Chess player and gourmet cook ... Older brother Poul is a second-team All-Star defenseman with the Houston Aeros ... Played in 1973 All Star game ... Enjoys traveling, especially to Copenhagen, Paris and Acapulco ... Former pro lacrosse player.

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