Jim Starrak


Roy James "Jim" Starrak 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.
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. The marriage to his first 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

Awards and honors