Paul J. Lawless (born July 2, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Early life

Lawless was born in Scarborough, Ontario and raised in Toronto, Ontario. As a youth, he played in the 1977 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto. He attended the Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute in Scarborough.

Playing career

Lawless began his NHL career with the Hartford Whalers in 1984. He also played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs. He left the NHL after the 1989 season. He played several more years in the minor leagues and in Europe before retiring following the 1999 season.

Awards

Hartford/Carolina records

IHL

Other

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