Buster Harvey

Buster Harvey
Born	Frederick John Charles Harvey (1950-04-02) 2 April 1950 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Died	25 November 2007(2007-11-25) (aged 57)
Occupation	Ice hockey player
Years active	1970–1978
Known for	Playing in the National Hockey League for Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts, and Atlanta Flames

Frederick John Charles "Buster" Harvey (April 2, 1950 – November 25, 2007) was a Canadian ice hockey athlete who competed in 407 National Hockey League contests representing the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars, Kansas City Scouts, and Atlanta Flames between 1970 and 1977.

Playing career

Originating from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Harvey developed his skills in junior hockey playing for the Hamilton Red Wings within the Ontario Hockey Association. Selected 17th overall by the Minnesota North Stars during the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, he made his professional debut that same year and spent four seasons with Minnesota. Subsequently, he was traded to the Atlanta Flames and later joined the Kansas City Scouts and Detroit Red Wings. Harvey wrapped up his professional playing days after completing a season in the minor leagues in 1978.

Harvey died in 2007, following an eight-month battle with cancer. The Grant-Harvey Centre located in Fredericton honors both him and his longtime friend Danny Grant, acknowledging their significant contributions to local hockey. Additionally, an annual Peewee AAA tournament hosted in Fredericton celebrates Harvey’s enduring legacy by supporting youth hockey development.

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1964–65	Fredericton Jr. Red Wings	NBAHA		14	17	21	38	—		3	1	1	2	8
1965–66	Fredericton Jr. Hawks	NBAHA		25	33	22	55	—		—	—	—	—	—
1966–67	Halifax Jr. Canadiens	MJrHL		51	23	51	74	50		17	9	18	27	10
1967–68	Fredericton Jr. Red Wings	NBJHL		4	2	4	6	2		6	2	4	6	16
1968–69	Hamilton Red Wings	OHA		49	23	28	51	30		5	2	3	5	6
1969–70	Hamilton Red Wings	OHA		54	26	34	60	39
1970–71	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		59	12	8	20	36		7	0	0	0	4
1971–72	Cleveland Barons	AHL		73	41	54	95	72
1972–73	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		68	21	34	55	16
1973–74	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		72	16	17	33	14
1974–75	Atlanta Flames	NHL		79	17	27	44	16
1975–76	Atlanta Flames	NHL		1	0	0	0	0
1975–76	Kansas City Scouts	NHL		39	5	12	17	6
1975–76	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		35	8	9	17	25
1976–77	Kansas City Blues	CHL		15	4	12	16	4
1976–77	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		54	11	11	22	18
1977–78	Philadelphia Firebirds	AHL		71	10	17	27	31
NHL totals !407				90	118	208	131 !14	0		2	2	8