John Voss (born February 21, 1946 – November 12, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.
| John Voss | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 21, 1946 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Died |
November 12, 2016 (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
editVoss 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
editFrom 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
edit| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| George L. Davis Jr. Trophy - EHL Best Goals Against Average | 1970–71 | [1] |
| EHL Southern Division First Team | 1970–71 | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "EHL All Star Teams and Awards". The EHL. n.d.
- ^ "Blazer Goaltender Perry Wins John Voss Trophy". The Oklahoman. March 22, 1994. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
External links
edit- John Voss career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- John Voss career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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