Jim Park (ice hockey)
# Jim Park (ice hockey)

James "Jim" Park (born June 22, 1952) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and the creator of a series of instructional tapes for hockey goaltenders entitled "The Puck Stops Here" (1986).

## Early life

Park was born in Toronto. As a youth, he played in the 1964 and 1965 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a minor ice hockey team from Don Mills, and then the Toronto Shopsy's team.

## Career

Between 1975 and 1978, Park played three seasons and 54 games with the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association (WHA). He later operated his own academy for goaltenders. Some of his students went on to have professional careers playing ice hockey.

## Personal life

Park is the father of former Ontario MPP Lindsey Park.

## Awards and honors

| Award | Year |
| - | - |
| Terry Sawchuk Trophy (with Richard Brodeur) - Indianapolis Checkers | 1979–80 |
