Born in Crowland, Ontario in 1927, Johnny was a natural play maker throughout his Minor Hockey and Junior Career in Port Colborne. His pro career began with Portland of the P.C.H.L. in 1948 In 1949 as a member of the Grand Rapids Rockets of the E.H.L., Johnny was second in league scoring. The 1950/51 season saw this crafty centreman begin his longstanding career in the E.H.L. with the Johnstown Jets where he is second on their all time scoring list. At the completion of his Jet career in 1955, Johnny had over 350 points. Johnny also played in the A.H.L. for the Syracuse Warriors and the Cleveland Barons. The Jets recently honoured Johnny in the celebration of the team’s 50th Anniversary as an original Johnstown Jet even though he was always the last player out of the dressing room to start the game or the 2nd or the 3rd period.
