Jon Mirasty facts for kids
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Mirasty in 2014
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| Born | June 4, 1982 Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2003–2023 | ||
Jonathon Gary Frank Mirasty (born June 4, 1982) is a Cree Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey. He played in many different leagues. These included the KHL, AHL, and ECHL.
Fans and teammates called him "Nasty". He became very popular during his career. People remembered him for his Mohawk hairstyle and for laughing during his fights.
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Playing Career Highlights
Mirasty began his hockey journey playing junior ice hockey. He played for various teams from 1999 to 2003. These teams were in leagues like the SJHL and WHL.
He turned professional in 2003. He signed with the Bakersfield Condors in the ECHL. In 2004, he played mostly for the Sorel-Tracy Mission in the LNAH. From 2005 to 2007, he played for the Mission and the Danbury Trashers.
Moving to Higher Leagues
After playing in lower-level professional leagues, Mirasty almost retired in 2006. But in 2007, he got a big chance. He joined the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL. This league is a step below the NHL.
He played for the Crunch for four seasons. He even appeared in some NHL exhibition games. These are practice games before the regular season starts.
In the 2010-11 season, he played for the Fort Wayne Komets. After this, he moved overseas. He spent two seasons playing in the KHL. This league is based in Russia and Kazakhstan.
Later Years in Hockey
After returning to North America, Mirasty continued to play. He played in lower professional leagues for a few more years. His last main professional season was in 2014–15. He played in the LNAH that year.
He last played in a professional game in 2022–23. Since 2015, Mirasty has mostly played senior hockey. This is a type of amateur hockey for older players.
Beyond the Rink: Other Interests
Mixed Martial Arts Experience
When he was younger, Mirasty was a boxer. He won championships in 1998 and 1999. In 2007, he tried MMA. This is a sport that combines different fighting styles. He had one professional MMA fight in Montreal.
Acting on Television
Mirasty also started an acting career. He played a hockey player in the TV show Shoresy.
Personal Life and Community
Mirasty is a Cree Canadian Indian. He is married to Janessa Mirasty. They have three children: a son named Triston and two daughters, Ava and Bexlee.
When he is not playing hockey, Mirasty enjoys his ranch. He spends time training horses there. He also coaches his son's hockey team.
Business and Community Work
After playing hockey for many years, Mirasty wanted to try business. He opened the first Tim Hortons coffee shop in his hometown area. This was a big step for the community.
However, he had to sell the business in 2016. This was due to some personal health issues he was facing.
In March 2023, Mirasty was elected to the council of the Flying Dust First Nation. His grandfather, Frank, was once the chief of this same First Nation. Mirasty learned the Cree language from his grandparents. He can speak it quite well.
