Mike Nykoluk
Michael Andrew Nykoluk (December 11, 1934 – January 31, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 32 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the Maple Leafs head coach for four seasons, from 1981 to 1984. He was the younger brother of longtime Canadian Football League player Danny Nykoluk.
| Mike Nykoluk | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Nykoluk during his tenure as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers | |||
| Born |
December 11, 1934 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died | January 31, 2022 (aged 87) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Coached for | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 1955–1972 | ||
| Coaching career | 1972–1984 | ||
Nykoluk died on January 31, 2022 at the age of 82.[1]
References
- "Ironman Argo Nykoluk dead at 82". Waterloo Region Record. The Canadian Press. August 2, 2016. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
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