Morris Titanic
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Morris S. Titanic is a retired former National Hockey League
ice hockey
player. He was selected 12th overall in the 1973 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres
. The Quebec Nordiques
of the World Hockey Association
drafted him in the 2nd round, 17th overall of the WHA Draft the same year, but he never played in that league.
He posted no points in 19 career NHL games with the Sabres, but later distinguished himself with the International Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals
. A knee injury sunk Titanic's career during the 1979–80 season
while he was playing for the Rochester Americans
. After retiring, Titanic became the head coach of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres
, where he coached players such as Bob Beers
and Todd Krygier
.
Titanic currently is a permanent member of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Hockey Team
.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
player. He was selected 12th overall in the 1973 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
. The Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
of the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
drafted him in the 2nd round, 17th overall of the WHA Draft the same year, but he never played in that league.
He posted no points in 19 career NHL games with the Sabres, but later distinguished himself with the International Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals
Milwaukee Admirals
The Milwaukee Admirals are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA at the Bradley Center.-History:...
. A knee injury sunk Titanic's career during the 1979–80 season
1979–80 AHL season
The 1979–80 AHL season was the 44th season of the American Hockey League. Ten teams were scheduled to play 80 games each. The New Haven Nighthawks finished first overall in the regular season...
while he was playing for the Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans
The Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and a top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial...
. After retiring, Titanic became the head coach of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
The Buffalo Jr. Sabres are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Amherst, New York. They are a part of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League.-History:...
, where he coached players such as Bob Beers
Bob Charles Beers
Robert Charles Beers, is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently serves as a radio commentator on Boston Bruins broadcasts on the WBZ Bruins radio network and is an occasional contributor to NESN Bruins and College Hockey broadcasts.-Career:Beers was drafted in the...
and Todd Krygier
Todd Krygier
Todd Andrew Krygier is a former American ice hockey player.After playing for the University of Connecticut, Krygier was selected by the Hartford Whalers in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft. He played parts of two seasons with the Whalers before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 1991...
.
Titanic currently is a permanent member of the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Hockey Team
Buffalo Sabres Alumni Hockey Team
The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Hockey Team is an independent barnstorming hockey team located in Buffalo, New York. Its roster consists entirely of retired National Hockey League players, mostly former members of the Buffalo Sabres...
.
Career statistics
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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1970-71 Niagara Falls Flyers OHA 59 27 17 44 61 -- -- -- -- --
1971-72 Niagara Falls Flyers OHA 64 29 28 57 105 -- -- -- -- --
1972-73 Sudbury Wolves OHA 63 61 60 121 80 -- -- -- -- --
1973-74 Cincinnati Swords AHL 62 31 28 59 47 5 4 2 6 0
1974-75 Hershey Bears AHL 34 9 17 26 64 6 3 3 6 16
1974-75 Buffalo Sabres NHL 17 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
1975-76 Hershey Bears AHL 35 6 13 19 10 10 2 1 3 8
1975-76 Buffalo Sabres NHL 2 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
1977-78 Hershey Bears AHL 69 10 20 30 54 -- -- -- -- --
1978-79 Milwaukee Admirals IHL 75 26 44 70 31 8 3 1 4 0
1979-80 Rochester Americans AHL 25 3 3 6 6 -- -- -- -- --
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NHL Totals 19 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --