Mark Izzard

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Mark Izzard (born September 23, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian former ice hockey centre. Izzard's career spanned a decade, and he played more than 430 total games. His career started with the Winnipeg Jets in 1972 and ended with the Grand Rapids Grizzlies in 1982. * 1972-73 Winnipeg Jets WCHL * 1972-73 West Kildonan North Stars MJHL * 1973-74 Winnipeg Clubs WCHL * 1973-74 West Kildonan North Stars MJHL * 1974-75 West Kildonan North Stars MJHL * 1975-76 Syracuse Blazers NAHL * 1976-77 Columbus Owls IHL * 1977-78 Dayton/Grand Rapids Owls IHL * 1978-79 Grand-Rapids Owls IHL * 1979-80 Grand-Rapids Owls IHL * 1980-81 Grand-Rapids Grizzlies CnHL * 1981-82 Grand-Rapids Grizzlies CnHL After his playing career ended, Izzard worked with the Grand Rapids Amateur Hockey Association (G.R.A.H.A.) for over 10 years as the director of hockey operations and as a coach. After leaving G.R.A.H.A., Izzard went to work for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). During his career with the Griffins, he was a director of the youth foundation. Currently, Izzard resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan and owns a company doing home repair and construction.

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1. date of birth: 1954-09-23 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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