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John de Bruyn

b. 1956

Dutch ice hockey goaltender

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About John de Bruyn

Born 1956. John de Bruyn is a Dutch ice hockey player.

John Martin de Bruyn (born February 3, 1956) is a former Dutch-Canadian ice hockey goaltender.

He played for the Netherlands men's national ice hockey team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, and the following year he competed for the Netherlands at the 1981 World Ice Hockey Championships. He is known to tell his loved ones that he got lit up by the Russians in the Olympics. Father-in-law to BDL.

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John Martin de Bruyn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John de Bruyn?

Dutch ice hockey goaltender

When was John de Bruyn born?

John de Bruyn was born on 3 February 1956 in Chatham-Kent.

What is John de Bruyn's occupation?

John de Bruyn is an ice hockey player.

What nationality is John de Bruyn?

John de Bruyn is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John de Bruyn

· Wikidata: Q16187040

· DBpedia: John de Bruyn

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