Jim Starrak

Jim Starrak
Born	(1928-11-15)November 15, 1928 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CAN
Died	February 27, 2013(2013-02-27) (aged 84) Coleman, Texas, US
Position	Defenseman
Played for	Colorado College
Playing career	1948–1951

Roy James Starrak (November 15, 1928 – February 27, 2013) was a Canadian-born American ice hockey defenseman who played for Colorado College.

Career

Starrak's collegiate career began in 1947 with the Freshman team at Colorado College. He joined the varsity team the following year and promptly became a fixture for the Tigers. Starrak was named to the AHCA First Team All-Americans in each of his three varsity seasons, becoming the first player to achieve that feat. In his junior season Starrak helped CC produce one of the greatest offensive seasons in college hockey history. The Tigers reached the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season and ran roughshod over their opponents. Colorado College scored double-digit goals in both games and won the program's first National Championship.[1]

After graduating he worked as a geologist in the oil industry, mostly for Getty Oil. At the time of his retirement he was the Senior Vice President of Production.

Personal life

Jim's older brother Dick Starrak also played college hockey.

Starrak became a US citizen in 1970. He was first married to Jean Pringle, whom he met at Colorado College. They had two sons, Jim and Ward. The marriage to his second wife Evelyn Tucker, lasted from December 1987 until her death in February 2005. Jim then married Jolene Trolinder the following November.

Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1948–49	Colorado College	NCAA		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1949–50	Colorado College	NCAA		—	14	7	21	27		—	—	—	—	—
1950–51	Colorado College	NCAA		—	11	23	38	—		—	—	—	—	—
NCAA totals				—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
AHCA First Team All-American	1948–49	[2]
AHCA First Team All-American	1949–50	[3]
NCAA All-Tournament Second Team	1950	[4]
AHCA First Team All-American	1950–51	[5]
NCAA All-Tournament Second Team	1951	[6]

References

1. "Colorado College men's Hockey 2017-18 Media Guide". Colorado College Tigers. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
2. "1948-1949 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
3. "1949-1950 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
4. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
5. "1950-1951 All-American Team". The American Hockey Coaches Association. Retrieved 2017-06-21.
6. "NCAA Frozen Four Records" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved 2013-06-19.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com