Jack Anthony Carlson (born August 23, 1954) is an American former professional ice hockey forward.
Carlson played in the World Hockey Association with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, Edmonton Oilers and New England Whalers, and in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues.
Late in his professional career, he came to be known as "Killer Carlson" because of "enforcer" style of play.
Carlson was originally supposed to play the third brother; however, he was called up by the Edmonton Oilers just before shooting and was replaced by Dave Hanson.
[2] Carlson is an acting referee and linesman for the Twin Cities AHA Hockey League.