Rod Paavola

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRodney Earland "Rod"•Paavola
Used nameRod•Paavola
Born21 August 1939 in Hancock, Michigan (USA)
Died3 December 1995 in Marquette, Michigan (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsPortage Lake Pioneers
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Rod Paavola was from Hancock, Michigan and played most of his hockey with the Portage Lake Pioneers. His only international appearances came at the 1960 Olympics, when he and Bob Owen skated a shift together as defensemen, and at the 1959 World Championships. Paavola also played club hockey for the Muskegon Zephyrs from 1961-63. He was later a player/coach for the Portage Lake Pioneers.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Rod Paavola
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes