Paul Higgins (Born - January 13, 1962 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 2 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

[edit] Personal life

Higgins is the fifth child of seven siblings, 5 brothers, Peter, James, Derrick, John (also attended Father Henry Carr and received a hockey scholarship to Notre Dame University, where he was Captain for the Fighting Irish), Mark and 1 sister, Lynn. Higgins attended Henry Carr Catholic High School in Etobicoke, Ontario, where he played for the Henry Carr Crusaders until being drafted to the NHL.

[edit] Playing career

Higgins was drafted in the 10th Round, 200th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Higgins appeared in 25 regular season games from 1981–82 to 1982–83. His only appearance in the post season was a single game in 1982–83 against the Minnesota North Stars in Game 4 of the Norris Division Semi-Finals at Maple Leaf Gardens. Higgins dressed in favour of the injured Jim Korn. No doubt about it Higgins a talented player given the chance to prove himself, however instead his primary role in hockey was known as a fighter, compared to the likes of Tiger Williams. In the 25 NHL regular season games that Higgins played, he was assessed 152 minutes in penalties.

[edit] Career statistics

NHL Regular Season

• Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties In Minutes

[edit] International play