Bruce Bullock

Who is Bruce Bullock?

Bruce John Bullock is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who spent parts of three seasons in the National Hockey League in the 1970s with the Vancouver Canucks.

Playing for Clarkson University, Bullock was one of the most decorated college goaltenders of his era. He was named to the NCAA First All-American Team in goal in 1970 and 1971, and was named ECAC Player of the Year in 1971. He also led Clarkson to the 1970 NCAA title game, where they lost to Cornell University.

Following his college career, Bullock was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks. However, after only a few months in the Hawks' system, he was sold to the Vancouver Canucks as additional goaltending depth for their system. He would catch a break in 1972–73, when an injury to Canuck starter Dunc Wilson forced his recall from the minors. He would appear in 13 games for Vancouver, posting a 3–8–3 record with a 4.79 GAA.

Bullock would spend another four seasons in Vancouver's organization, but would never see substantial NHL action again. He made one start for the club in the 1974–75 campaign, and another appearance in 1976–77. He was ultimately released by the team in 1977 to make room in the system for high draft picks Glen Hanlon and Murray Bannerman, and played two more seasons in low minor pro before retiring in 1979.