Paul Johnson (ice hockey)

Paul Herbert Johnson (May 18, 1935 – July 17, 2016) was an American ice hockey forward.

Paul Johnson
Personal information
Full namePaul Herbert Johnson
BornMay 18, 1935
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJuly 17, 2016 (aged 81)
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1960 Squaw Valley Team competition

Career

Johnson was a member of the United States hockey team that won the gold medal at Squaw Valley, California, during the 1960 Winter Olympics. He scored the pivotal go-ahead goal in the medal round game against Canada.[1]

Personal life

Johnson died on July 17, 2016, at the age of 81.[1]

References

  1. "Johnson passes away". iihf.com. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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