Jon Mirasty

Jonathon Gary Frank Mirasty (born June 4, 1982) is a Cree Canadian former professional ice hockey player who has played in multiple leagues including the KHL, AHL, and ECHL. Nicknamed "Nasty" by both teammates and fans, Mirasty developed a cult following throughout his career due to his Mohawk hairstyle and his laughing during his fights.

Playing career Mirasty started his career playing junior ice hockey for various teams in the SJHL, WHL, and MJHL from 1999 to 2003.

Upon turning professional, Mirasty signed with the Bakersfield Condors of the ECHL in 2003. In 2004, he played two games for ECHL teams but spent the majority of the season playing for the Sorel-Tracy Mission of the LNAH. Instead, in 2007, Mirasty was soon given a chance to play for the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL, a minor-league affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he appeared in a number of NHL exhibition games while continuing to compete for the minor league team over the next four seasons. Following this, he left North America and played two seasons for KHL teams in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Mixed martial arts In his youth Mirasty competed in boxing and was provincial and golden gloves champion in 1998 and 1999. Mirasty made his professional MMA debut against Sebastian Gauthier in 2007 as part of TKO Major League MMA, losing in the first round during TKO 29: Repercussion in Montreal.

Acting career He made his acting debut as a hockey player in the television series Shoresy.

Personal life Mirasty, a Cree Canadian Indian, is a distant cousin of teammate Jeremy Yablonski. Mirasty is married to Janessa Mirasty and has three children, older son Triston and younger daughters Ava and Bexlee.

In March 2023, Mirasty was elected as a council member of the Flying Dust First Nation; his grandfather, Frank, was once the chief of the Flying Dust First Nation. Mirasty learned the Cree language from his grandparents and self-estimates a 70% proficiency in speaking it.