About John Shmyr
Lived 1945 – 2006 (aged 61). John Shmyr was a Canadian ice hockey player.
John Shmyr (January 2, 1945 - November 11, 2006) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 89 games in the World Hockey Association for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Cougars and Vancouver Blazers. His brother Paul Shmyr, had a long career playing in the National Hockey League and WHA.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM1971–72 Seattle Totems WHL 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —1972–73 Winnipeg Jets WHA 7 0 0 0 2 3 0 1 1 21973–74 Chicago CougarsWHA 43 1 3 4 13 — — — — —1974–75 Vancouver BlazersWHA 39 1 5 6 43 — — — — — WHA totals 89 2 8 10 58 3 0 1 1 2
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Who was John Shmyr?
Canadian ice hockey defenceman
When was John Shmyr born?
John Shmyr was born on 2 January 1945 in Cudworth.
When did John Shmyr die?
John Shmyr died on 11 November 2006 in British Columbia.
What was John Shmyr's occupation?
John Shmyr was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was John Shmyr?
John Shmyr was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shmyr. https://biography.guide/john-shmyr/
MLA: "John Shmyr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shmyr/.
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