Richard Zemlak


Richard Andrew Zemlak is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames. He currently works as a realtor in Lakeville, Minnesota. Zemlak also played for Klagenfurter AC in Austria for a brief time in 1990/91.

Playing career

Zemlak was drafted in the 10th Round, 209th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
When asked about Zemlak, Herb Brooks commented on his strong work ethic, "He always brought his lunch bucket".

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