Pat Ribble
Canadian ice hockey defenceman
Patrick Wayne Ribble (born April 26, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League between 1975 and 1983.
A defenceman, Ribble was selected in 1974 by both the Atlanta Flames of the National Hockey League and the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association. He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, and Calgary Flames. In addition, in 1978 Pat Ribble played at the World Championships with Canada, winning a bronze medal.
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