David Bararuk (born May 26, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Bararuk played professionally in the North American minor leagues and in Finland from 2003–2007.

David Bararuk
Born (1983-05-26) May 26, 1983 (age 41)
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for Utah Grizzlies
Houston Aeros
Iowa Stars
Ilves
Ässät
NHL draft 147th overall, 2002
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2003–2006

Bararuk was drafted by the Dallas Stars as their fifth-round pick, 147th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Bararuk played in the Stars organization from 2003–2006.[1] He then moved to Europe and played two tryouts for teams in the Finnish SM-liiga league.[2][3][4]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1998–99 Moose Jaw Warriors AAA SMHL 38 7 7 14 6
1999–00 Moose Jaw Warriors AAA SMHL 37 22 23 45 8
1999–00 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 21 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0
2000–01 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 53 6 9 15 9 3 0 0 0 0
2001–02 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 72 33 29 62 31 12 3 2 5 0
2002–03 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 66 29 64 93 44 13 5 9 14 4
2003–04 Utah Grizzlies AHL 52 5 7 12 4
2003–04 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 16 7 8 15 4 15 5 9 14 2
2004–05 Louisiana IceGators ECHL 42 14 22 36 10
2004–05 Houston Aeros AHL 15 2 2 4 0
2004–05 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 4 1 2 3 0
2005–06 Iowa Stars AHL 2 0 0 0 2
2005–06 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 65 25 46 71 30 7 3 5 8 0
2006–07 Ilves SM-liiga 3 0 1 1 4
2006–07 Ässät SM-liiga 3 0 0 0 2
AHL totals 69 7 9 16 6
ECHL totals 123 46 76 122 44 26 9 16 25 2

Awards and honours

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Award Year
WHL
East Second All-Star Team 2003

References

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  1. ^ "Potential Grizzly Signs With Dallas". OurSports Central. May 28, 2003. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Kanadalaishyökkääjä Ilvekseen koeajalle" [Canadian striker to Ilves for a trial period]. Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). October 26, 2006. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bararukin koeaika päättyi" [Bararuk's probationary period ended]. Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). November 7, 2006. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ässät antoi potkut kolmelle pelaajalle" [Aces fired three players]. Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). November 7, 2006. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
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