Ron Talakoski

Ronald Paul Isaac Talakoski (June 1, 1962 – July 6, 2009[1]) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played nine games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers between 1986 and 1988.[2]

Ron Talakoski
Born (1962-06-01)June 1, 1962
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Died July 6, 2009(2009-07-06) (aged 47)
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19861996

Biography

Talakoski spent four years at the University of Manitoba. In October, 1986 he signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers and played three games for the club that season. The rest of his rookie pro year was spent in the AHL and IHL. In 1987-88 he played a half dozen games for the Blueshirts then scored 24 goals for the IHL's Colorado Rangers before retiring. Talakoski also served as a firefighter in Thunder Bay, Ontario for 18 years.[2] Talakoski was found dead by Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue Services after a short search near Pier 3 in Thunder Bay, after having been reported missing from his residence.[2] He is reported to have suffered from Shy–Drager syndrome.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1979–80 Thunder Bay North Stars TBJHL 3420244424
1980–81 Thunder Bay North Stars TBJHL
1981–82 University of Manitoba CIAU
1982–83 University of Manitoba CIAU 3112112351
1984–85 University of Manitoba CIAU 1144877
1986–87 New York Rangers NHL 300021
1986–87 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 2622458 10000
1986–87 Flint Spirits IHL 321312
1987–88 New York Rangers NHL 601112
1987–88 Colorado Rangers IHL 62241943104 1014517
1988–89 Thunder Bay Twins NHNO
1992–93 Thunder Bay Twins NHNO
1993–94 Thunder Bay Senators CoHL 4319203951 973100
1995–96 Thunder Bay Senators CoHL 811213 152138
NHL totals 901133

References

  1. The Chronicle Journal Staff (July 11, 2009). "Talakoski, Ronald Obituary". The Chronicle Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  2. tbnewswatch staff (July 7, 2009), "Body recovered at Pier 3", tbnewswatch.com website, Thunder Bay, Canada: Dougallmedia, retrieved July 8, 2009, Ron Talakoski, who spent 18 years with the department, had been reported missing earlier in the evening from St. Joseph's Care Group, where he resided.
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