McLeod, John Robert

Position : RW

30-04-1930 Regina, SK, CAN
08-12-2022 Saskatoon, SK, CAN

Youth team / club formateur : Notre Dame Hounds

 
Born in Regina, and played his junior hockey in Saskatchewan.
He was great athlete, excelling in several sports, like Lacrosse, American Football and Baseball.
However, ice hockey was his main sport.
Was part of the New York Rangers organization early on. Although he didn’t play much in the NHL, he carved out a very solid minor league career.
Always displayed good leadership qualities. Had the ability to get his teammates over any psychological obstacles by positive influence and pep talk.
He was a late addition to the Canadian World Championship team in 1961.
Playing coach in 1966. Later worked as a hockey coach and general manager.
Also worked as a pilot. Inducted into the IIHF Hockey Hall of Fame.
NHL totals: 106-14-23-37
PH

 
Né à Regina, la capitale provinciale, il joua son hockey junior dans le Saskatchewan.
Grand athlète qui excellait dans plusieurs sports : lacrosse, football américain et baseball.
Le hockey sur glace était toutefois son sport principal.
Rapidement enrôlé dans l'organisation des Rangers de New York. Il joua peu en NHL mais connut une très solide carrière en ligues mineures.
Capable de faire surmonter les obstacles à ses coéquipiers par son influence positive et son discours dynamique.
Appelé de dernière minute pour les Mondiaux de 1961.
Entraîneur-joueur en 1966. Il fut ensuite entraîneur et manager général.
Il travaillait comme pilote. Intronisé au Hall of Fame de l'IIHF.
37 points (14+23) en 106 parties de saison régulière dans la NHL.
PH-SB

1961 WC   CAN   7  10   2  12   6'   Moose Jaw Pla-Mors (SSHL)
1962 WC   CAN   7  11   8  19  10'   Moose Jaw Pla-Mors (SSHL)
1963 WC   CAN   7   5   7  12   6'   Saskatoon Quakers (SSHL)
1966 WC   CAN   7   4   0   4   4'   Team Canada

Elite          28  30  17  47  26'