John Miszuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Miszuk |
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| Born | September 29, 1940 Nalibaki, Byelorussian SSR, USSR |
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| Died | July 28, 2025 (aged 84) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Philadelphia Flyers Minnesota North Stars Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades Calgary Cowboys |
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| Playing career | 1961–1979 | ||
John Stanley Miszuk was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was known as a defenceman, a player whose main job is to protect their team's goal. John played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). These teams included the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota North Stars. He also played in another major league, the World Hockey Association (WHA), for the Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades and Calgary Cowboys. His professional career lasted from 1961 to 1979.
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John Miszuk's Hockey Journey
Early Life and Starting Hockey
John Miszuk was born in a village called Nalibaki. This village was in a part of the world that was then the Soviet Union. His family later moved to Canada, and he grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. That's where he started playing ice hockey. He played in a junior league called the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). After playing for the Hamilton Red Wings, he became a professional player. He joined the Detroit Red Wings organization.
Playing in the NHL
Before playing in the NHL, John played in other professional leagues. These included the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the American Hockey League (AHL). He joined the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 1963-64 season. After that season, he moved to the Chicago Black Hawks. For a few years, he spent most of his time playing in smaller leagues.
In 1967, the NHL added six new teams. John was chosen by one of these new teams, the Philadelphia Flyers. Playing for the Flyers, he became a regular player in the NHL. He played two full seasons there. After that, he was traded to the Minnesota North Stars.
Later Career and Retirement
Later in his career, John played in another major league. This was the World Hockey Association (WHA). He played for the Michigan Stags and the Calgary Cowboys. Before he stopped playing hockey, he spent two more seasons in a smaller league. He retired from playing professional hockey in 1979.
About John Miszuk's Life
John Miszuk was married to his wife, Cora, for 63 years. They had two daughters and two sons. John passed away on July 28, 2025, when he was 84 years old.
