Frank Banham


Frank Banham is a Canadian-born Hungarian former professional ice hockey winger who last played for Hungarian club, SAPA Fehérvár AV19 in the Austrian [Hockey League].

Playing career

Initially drafted 147th overall by the Washington Capitals in the NHL Entry Draft">National Hockey League">NHL Entry Draft, Banham played 27 regular season games in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim scoring 9 goals and 2 assists for 11 points and 5 games for the Phoenix Coyotes, scoring no points and collecting 2 penalty minutes. He spent much of his time in the respective AHL affiliates, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks and the Springfield Falcons. He has also played in Finland, Russia, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden.
After a successful first season with Alba Volan, Banham opted to sign a two-year contract extension to remain with the Hungarian club, on July 9, 2013.

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