Don Johns

Donald Ernest Johns (December 13, 1937 – July 8, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 153 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Minnesota North Stars.[1] He played in the Canadian minor leagues for the Fort William Canadiens and the Winnipeg Warriors (1957 to 1960) before signing with the Rangers, where he teamed with Harry Howell, Bill Gadsby and Lou Fontinato.[1] Johns was on the Minnesota North Stars roster during their inaugural season of 1967–1968. The Canadiens dropped him after a single game, when he left to attend his mother's funeral.[1]

Don Johns
Born (1937-12-13)December 13, 1937
St. George, Ontario, Canada
Died July 8, 2017(2017-07-08) (aged 79)
Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1956–1969

Personal

Johns and his wife Carol were married for 55 years, until his death, and they had a son, Michael and daughter, Kimberly.[1]

References
  1. A moment with Canadiens that lasted a lifetime, National Hockey League, Dave Stubbs, July 21, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2021.


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