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John Danby (born July 20, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach.

John Danby
Born	(1948-07-20) July 20, 1948 (age 73) Toronto, ONT, CAN
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position	Forward
Shot	Right
Played for	New England Whalers (WHA)
WHA Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1969–1979

After winning consecutive national championships with Boston University in the earley 1970's Danby joined the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association.[1] He played throughout the decade of the 70s before retiring and returning to his alma mater to serve as an assistant coach for two seasons.

Awards and honours

Award	Year
All-ECAC Hockey First Team	1970–71	[2]
All-ECAC Hockey Second Team	1971–72	[2]
AHCA East All-American	1971–72	[3]
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1972
All-NCAA All-Tournament Team	1972	[4]

References

External links

• John Danby career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Dave Hynes	ECAC Hockey Most Outstanding Player in Tournament 1972	Succeeded by Carlo Ugolini

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