sentences:  In 1976, after three seasons with the 67's, Roberts was drafted 31st overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft.The same year, Roberts was also drafted 34th overall by the Houston Aeros in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft.Roberts started the 1976–77 season off in the American Hockey League with the New Haven Nighthawks, but after ten games was brought up to play with the Stars for the rest of the season.