Randy Velischek

Randy Velischek
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Born	(1962-02-10) February 10, 1962 Montreal, QC, CAN
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	NHL Minnesota North Stars New Jersey Devils Quebec Nordiques AHL Springfield Indians Maine Mariners Halifax Citadels Cornwall Aces IHL Milwaukee Admirals CHL Salt Lake Golden Eagles BHL Durham Wasps
NHL Draft	53rd overall, 1980 Minnesota North Stars
Playing career	1983–1995

Randy John Velischek (born February 10, 1962 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1982–83 until 1991–92 for the Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils, and Quebec Nordiques. Randy Velischek was drafted 53rd overall by the North Stars in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. He played 509 career NHL games, scoring 21 goals and 97 points.

Velischek, who is of Slovenian descent, spent his Junior Hockey career with the Lac St-Louis Lions of the Quebec Amateur Hockey Association and the Verdun Éperviers of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. After his Junior Hockey career ended, Velischek played 4 years of College Ice Hockey for the Providence College Friars from 1979 to 1983, where he majored in Business and French and graduated with honors.

In addition to playing in the NHL, Velischek played professionally in the American Hockey League for the Springfield Indians, Maine Mariners, Halifax Citadels, and Cornwall Aces, the International Hockey League for the Milwaukee Admirals, the Central Hockey League for the Salt Lake Golden Eagles, and the British Hockey League for the Durham Wasps.

Life after hockey

From 1995 to 2006, Velischek served as a broadcaster for the New Jersey Devils on ABC Radio and WFAN-AM.

Beginning in 2007-08 school year, Velischek taught at the Pingry School as a German and French Teacher and coached Middle School Ice Hockey. On June 11, 2009, Velischeck was hired as the Boy's High School Ice Hockey coach at Morristown-Beard School.

Along with coaching at Morristown-Beard School, Velischek is also currently the Hockey Director at Twin Oaks Ice Rink in Morristown, New Jersey and runs RJV Hockey School.

Personal life

Randy's son, Alex Velischek, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 5th Round (123rd overall) in the 2009 NHL Draft. Following in his father's footsteps, Alex played 4 years of College Ice Hockey for the Providence College Friars. After starting his Professional Ice Hockey career playing for the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League, Alex signed with the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL on September 10, 2014. On November 20, 2014, Velischek was traded by the Mavericks to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.

Velischek resides near Morristown, New Jersey.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-ECAC Hockey All-Star Team of The 1980s Second Team	1979-83
All-ECAC	1981–82
ECAC Second All-Star Team	1981–82
NCAA (All-East) Senior All-Stars	1982–83
All-ECAC	1982–83
ECAC First All-Star Team	1982–83
ECAC Player of The Year	1982–83
NCAA (New England)-All New England	1982–83
AHCA East All-American	1982–83

External links

• Randy Velischek's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
• RJV Hockey School

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Steve Cruickshank	ECAC Hockey Player of the Year 1982–83	Succeeded by Cleon Daskalakis