During his two seasons of World Hockey, he matured into an excellent two-way player.
Franchises were in danger of folding under the rivalry of the World Hockey Association.
He played one game in the World Hockey Association for the Vancouver Blazers.
He also played one season in the World Hockey Association for the Birmingham Bulls.
In Vancouver, he played in 42 games over two seasons before jumping to the new World Hockey Association.
He won a Bronze medal in the 2000 World Hockey Challenge.
June 22 - The World Hockey Association folds.
Canada did not participate in the World Hockey Championship, the government claiming it was not worth the expense.
In 1987 he was voted the World Hockey Player of the Year.
He played two seasons with the Chicago Cougars of the World Hockey Association late in his career.