Polish-born NHL defenceman John Miszuk came to Canada as a refugee after the Second World War | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Tom Hawthorn
Publication Date: August 13, 2025 - 18:00

Polish-born NHL defenceman John Miszuk came to Canada as a refugee after the Second World War

August 13, 2025

John Miszuk, a refugee from war-torn Europe who only learned to skate at age 12, overcame a late start to forge an 18-season career in professional hockey.

A dependable, stay-at-home defenceman, Mr. Miszuk (pronounced MISH-ook) gained a reputation for delivering punishing bodychecks, including once knocking out an opponent with a clean hit during a playoff game.



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