Steve Carlson

Steven Edward Carlson (born August 26, 1955) is an American former professional ice hockey forward and a former minor league hockey coach. He played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979 and the National Hockey League during the 1979–80 season. Carlson appeared in the movie Slap Shot as one of the three Hanson Brothers, who were based on him and his brothers. He played for the New England Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, and Minnesota Fighting Saints in the WHA, and the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Carlson had the opportunity to be teammates with both Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky during his career. Since retiring, he runs a power skating school.