John Miszuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Miszuk |
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| Born | September 29, 1940 Nalibaki, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union |
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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 professional ice hockey player. He was born in Poland in 1940 and later became a Canadian citizen. John played as a defenceman, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring. He played for many teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA) during his career.
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John Miszuk's Hockey Journey
Early Life and Junior Hockey
John Miszuk was born in a village called Nalibaki in Poland. His family moved to Canada when he was young. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, where he started playing hockey.
John played for the Hamilton Red Wings in the Ontario Hockey League (OHA). This was a junior league for young, talented players. After playing well there, he decided to become a professional hockey player.
Playing in the NHL
John joined the Detroit Red Wings team to start his professional career. He played in some smaller leagues first, like the WHL and the American Hockey League (AHL). These leagues helped him get ready for the big time.
In the 1963–64 season, John finally made it to the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Detroit Red Wings. Later, he moved to the Chicago Black Hawks. For a few years, he spent most of his time playing in the minor leagues. These are like stepping stones to the NHL.
In 1967, the NHL added six new teams. John was chosen by one of these new teams, the Philadelphia Flyers, in a special draft. With the Flyers, he found a regular spot in the NHL. He played two full seasons there before moving to the Minnesota North Stars.
Later Career in the WHA
After his time in the NHL, John moved to another major league called the World Hockey Association (WHA). He played for teams like the Michigan Stags and the Calgary Cowboys.
Towards the end of his career, John played in the Pacific Hockey League (PHL). He played for two seasons there before he stopped playing competitive hockey.
