About John Devaney
Lived 1958 – 2024 (aged 66). John Devaney was a Canadian ice hockey player.
John Devaney (April 10, 1958 – August 31, 2024) was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played with Team Canada at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Devaney led the team in scoring, with four goals and three assists in six games.
Career Before the Olympics, he was an all-star and two-time national champion with the University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey team. Later, he played one season in Switzerland with EHC Visp, scoring 27 goals and 16 assists in 34 games.
He continued in hockey as a coach at his university (where he received a B.Comm.) and junior hockey before becoming a chartered accountant.
Death Devaney died on August 31, 2024, at the age of 66.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Devaney?
Canadian ice hockey player (1958–2024)
When was John Devaney born?
John Devaney was born on 10 April 1958 in Edmonton.
When did John Devaney die?
John Devaney died on 31 August 2024.
What was John Devaney's occupation?
John Devaney was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was John Devaney?
John Devaney was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Devaney (ice hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Devaney. https://biography.guide/john-devaney-ice-hockey-player/
MLA: "John Devaney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-devaney-ice-hockey-player/.
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