Paul Anastasiu

Paul Anastasiu
Position	Forward/Defense
Teams	Tenis Club Roman Bucharest Telefon Club Bucharest CS Rapid Bucureşti Juventus Bucharest HC Ciocanul Bucharest
National team	Romania
Born	1913,
Died	Unknown,
Playing Career	1928 – 1947

Paul Anastasiu (born 1913) was a Romanian ice hockey player. He started his career with Tenis Club Roman Bucharest, playing his first match with the club at the age of 15 in 1928.

Anastasiu joined Telefon Club Bucharest in 1933 and played with an assortment of teams in the capital during his career. He won the Romanian Championship nine times. Constantin Tico and Andrei Barbulescu were frequent linemates; together they were known as the "Trei Muschetari" (Three Musketeers).

Internationally, he made his debut with the Romanian National Team at the 1931 World Championship. Anastasiu enjoyed a long international career, playing for Romania at seven World Championships and one European Championship. His final appearance was at the 1947 World Championship.

Anastasiu was sometimes called a "Romanian Canadian" in the local newspapers. He was also a talented speed skater.

References

• IIHF (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. ISBN 978-0-9867964-0-1. 

Credits

Special thanks to Patrick H. for supplying information on this player.