John Voss (ice hockey)

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

For other people named John Voss, see John Voss (disambiguation).
John Voss
Born (1946-02-21)February 21, 1946
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died November 12, 2016(2016-11-12) (aged 70)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for EHL
Greensboro Generals
Charlotte Checkers
CHL
Fort Worth Wings
Omaha Knights
AHL
Tidewater Wings
Baltimore Clippers
Virginia Red Wings
SHL
Greensboro Generals
NAHL
Beauce Jaros
ACHL
Winston-Salem Thunderbirds
Playing career 1966–1982

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.[1]

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.[2]

Awards and honours
Award Year
George L. Davis Jr. Trophy - EHL Best Goals Against Average 1970–71 [1]
EHL Southern Division First Team 1970–71 [1]

References
  1. "EHL All Star Teams and Awards". The EHL. n.d.
  2. "Blazer Goaltender Perry Wins John Voss Trophy". The Oklahoman. March 22, 1994. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.


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