Rod Branch
Canadian ice hockey player
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Rod Branch (born April 14, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. During his eight seasons in the Central Hockey League (CHL), Branch posted 22 shutouts to retire as the CHL's all-time career shut-out leader.
Born
April 14, 1975
Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position
Goaltender
| Rod Branch | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 14, 1975 Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Played for |
WPHL New Mexico Scorpions CHL Tulsa Oilers Topeka Scarecrows Oklahoma City Blazers UHL Motor City Mechanics | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1996–2006 | ||
Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Branch played four seasons (1992–1996) of major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League. He turned professional during the 1996–97 season, and went on to play ten seasons of pro hockey, including six seasons with the Tulsa Oilers of the Central Hockey League.
Awards and honours
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Central Hockey League Career Shutout Leader (22) | 2003–04 | [1] |
