About John Danby
Born 1948. John Danby is a Canadian ice hockey player.
John Danby (born July 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach.
Career After winning consecutive national championships with Boston University in the early-1970s, Danby joined the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. He played throughout the 1970s before retiring and returning to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach for two seasons.
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Awards and honors Award Year All-ECAC Hockey First Team 1970–71 All-ECAC Hockey Second Team 1971–72 ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team 1972 All-NCAA All-Tournament Team 1972
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Who is John Danby?
Canadian ice hockey player
When was John Danby born?
John Danby was born on 20 July 1948 in Toronto.
What is John Danby's occupation?
John Danby is an ice hockey player.
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John Danby is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Danby (ice hockey)
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