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John Voss

1946 – 2016

Canadian ice hockey goaltender

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Lived 1946 – 2016 (aged 70). John Voss was a Canadian ice hockey player.

John Voss (born February 21, 1946 – November 12, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.

Early life Voss was born in Toronto. He played junior hockey with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey Association and began his professional career in the Eastern Hockey League with the Greensboro Generals for the 1966–67 and 1967–68 seasons.

Career From 1969 to 1973, Voss played with the Charlotte Checkers of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL), where he was recognized for his outstanding performance during the 1970–71 season by being awarded the George L. Davis Jr. Trophy for posting the league's best goals against average of 1.87, and was named to the EHL Southern Division First All-Star Team.

The John Voss Trophy is awarded annually to the Central Hockey League goaltender with the best goals against average for the season, based on at least 20 games played.

Awards and honours Award Year George L. Davis Jr. Trophy - EHL Best Goals Against Average 1970–71 EHL Southern Division First Team 1970–71

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Who was John Voss?

Canadian ice hockey goaltender

When was John Voss born?

John Voss was born on 21 February 1946 in Toronto.

When did John Voss die?

John Voss died on 12 November 2016 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

What was John Voss's occupation?

John Voss was an ice hockey player.

What nationality was John Voss?

John Voss was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Voss

· Wikidata: Q16107541

· DBpedia: John Voss (ice hockey)

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