Chuck Arnason

Ernest Charles Arnason
Born	(1951-07-15) July 15, 1951 Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation	Professional ice hockey right winger (retired)
Known for	NHL player for multiple franchises including Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals

Ernest Charles Arnason (born July 15, 1951) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who participated in 401 NHL games throughout eight seasons. His career included stints with the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars, and Washington Capitals. Notably, he was the inaugural NHL player to compete for five franchises that eventually ceased operations.

Personal life

Arnason’s birthplace is Dauphin, Manitoba, and he grew up in Ashern, Manitoba. He and his spouse Leanne have two children: Tyler, who played in the NHL between 2001 and 2009, and Aubrey, who works as an actress and screenwriter.

Awards and achievements

• MJHL Leading Goal Scorer (1969)
• WCHL Top Scorer and Goals Leader (1971)
• Selected to WCHL All-Star Team (1971)
• Inducted as an Honoured Member of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1968–69	Selkirk Fishermen	CMJHL		34	36	37	73	—		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Flin Flon Bombers	WCHL		60	34	27	61	91		17	14	18	32	38
1970–71	Flin Flon Bombers	WCHL		66	79	84	163	153		17	15	22	37	30
1971–72	Nova Scotia Voyageurs	AHL		58	30	24	54	33		15	7	6	13	6
1971–72	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		17	3	0	3	4		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Nova Scotia Voyageurs	AHL		38	18	20	38	4		13	5	10	15	16
1972–73	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		19	1	1	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Atlanta Flames	NHL		33	7	6	13	13		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		41	13	5	18	4		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		78	26	32	58	32		9	2	4	6	4
1975–76	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL		30	7	3	10	14		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Kansas City Scouts	NHL		39	14	10	24	21		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Colorado Rockies	NHL		61	13	10	23	10		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Colorado Rockies	NHL		29	4	8	12	10		—	—	—	—
1977–78	Cleveland Barons	NHL		40	21	13	34	8		—	—	—	—
1977–78	Phoenix Roadrunners	CHL		6	3	3	6	4		—	—	—	—
1978–79	Oklahoma City Stars	CHL		60	24	22	46	42		—	—	—	—
1978–79	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—
1978–79	Washington Capitals	NHL		13	0	2	2	4		—	—	—	—
1979–80	Dallas Black Hawks	CHL		68	15	17	32	28		—	—	—	—
1980–81	Kölner EC	1.GBun		16	5	7	12	10		—	—	—	—
NHL Totals				401	109	90	199	122		9	2	4	6	4

Transactions

• Chuck Arnason was chosen seventh overall in the first round of the 1971 NHL draft by the Montreal Canadiens on June 10, 1971.
• On May 29, 1973, the Canadiens exchanged Arnason to the Atlanta Flames in return for a first-round selection in the 1974 draft (#10-Rick Chartraw).
• The Atlanta Flames sent Arnason along with Bob Paradise to the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 4, 1974, acquiring Al McDonough in exchange.
• On January 9, 1976, a trade sent Arnason, Steve Durbano, and a 1976 first-round draft pick (#11-Paul Gardner) from the Penguins to the Kansas City Scouts, while Pittsburgh received Simon Nolet, Ed Gilbert, and a 1976 first-round pick (#2-Blair Chapman).
• The franchise known as the Scouts moved to Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies on July 15, 1976.
• On January 9, 1978, the Rockies traded Arnason and Rick Jodzio to the Cleveland Barons, receiving Ralph Klassen and Fred Ahern in return.
• Following the merger between the Barons and the North Stars on June 15, 1978, Arnason was added to the reserve list of the Minnesota North Stars.
• The North Stars dealt Arnason to the Washington Capitals on March 12, 1979, in exchange for future considerations.
• On April 24, 1979, Arnason was traded back from the Capitals to the North Stars for future considerations.
• Finally, on July 19, 1979, the North Stars transferred Arnason to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for cash.