Jim Baxter

At Least 1 NHL Game

February 25, 1979 Detroit Red Wings vs Colorado Rockies. 8-1 win.

   Tragedy lead to Jim Baxter's short stint in the NHL. Red Wings goalie Jim Rutherford had to leave the team for a short time to go home to his grieving family who were dealing with the unfortunate death of his 16 year old sister. With Rutherford gone the Red Wings needed a goalie to dress as backup to Rogie Vachon. Baxter served this purpose for a short period later February, 1979.

   Jim Baxter was recruited from Ontario junior hockey to play college in New York for the Union College Skating Dutchman. He spent two years in college but after being drafted by the Red Wings in 1977, he opted to turn pro and in September, 1977 signed his first and only NHL contract with the Red Wings. Baxter only spent two seasons as a pro hockey player, retiring in 1979.  

   

Career stats from hockeydb.com

Born Apr 15 1958 -- Toronto, ONT

Height 5.10 -- Weight 160

Drafted by Detroit Red Wings round 6 #91 overall 1977 NHL Amateur Draft

			RS Scoring			RS Goalie Stats										PO Scoring
Season	Team	Lge	GP	A	PIM	Min	GA	EN	SO	GAA	W	L	T	Svs	Pct	GP	A	PIM
1973-74	Toronto Marlboros	OHA	17	0	0
1974-75	Markham Waxers	OPJHL	0	0	0
1975-76	Union College	ECAC-2	0	0	0
1976-77	Union College	ECAC-2	20	0	0
1977-78	Fort Wayne Komets	IHL	1	0	0											-	-	-
1977-78	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL	12	0	0											-	-	-
1978-79	Toledo Goaldiggers	IHL	9	0	2	911	72	0	1	4.74						-	-	-
1978-79	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL	9	1	11		0	0	0	0.00						-	-	-