Mike Nykoluk

Canadian ice hockey player

Michael Andrew Nykoluk (December 11, 1934 – January 31, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 32 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the Maple Leafs head coach for four seasons, from 1981 to 1984. He was the younger brother of longtime Canadian Football League player Danny Nykoluk.

Mike Nykoluk
Nykoluk during his tenure as coach of the Philadelphia Flyers
Born (1934-12-11)December 11, 1934
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died January 31, 2022(2022-01-31) (aged 87)
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Right
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs
Coached for Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 1955–1972
Coaching career 1972–1984

Nykoluk died on January 31, 2022 at the age of 82.[1]

References

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  1. "Ironman Argo Nykoluk dead at 82". Waterloo Region Record. The Canadian Press. August 2, 2016. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.