He began his career as a distinguished junior ice hockey player, named to the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Second and First All-Star Teams in consecutive years and was awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy in 1971 as the most outstanding defenceman in the OHA. He also won the 1969 and 1970 Memorial Cup.
This individual began his career as a highly accomplished junior ice hockey player, achieving recognition on the Ontario Hockey Association's Second and First All-Star Teams consecutively. In 1971, he was awarded the Max Kaminsky Trophy for being the most outstanding defenseman in the OHA. He also won the Memorial Cup in 1969 and 1970.