Don Johns


Donald Ernest Johns was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 153 games in the National [Hockey League] for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Minnesota [North Stars] between 1960 and 1967. He played in the Canadian minor leagues for the Fort [William Canadiens] and the Winnipeg Warriors before signing with the Rangers, where he teamed with Harry Howell, Bill Gadsby and Lou Fontinato. Johns was on the Minnesota North Stars roster during their inaugural season of 1967-1968. The Canadiens dropped him after a single game, when he left to attend his mother's funeral.

Personal

Johns and his wife Carol were married for 55 years, until his death, and they had a son, Michael and daughter, Kimberly.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs