Larry Mickey
Canadian right winger for seven NHL teams and youth hockey founder.
Larry Mickey was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for seven teams, including the Los Angeles Kings, between 1965 and 1975. He later became a founder and head coach of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, contributing to youth hockey development.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Right wing
- Shoots
- Right
- Born
- 21 October 1943
- Birthplace
- Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
- Died
- 23 July 1982
- Place of death
- Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Facts from the source article.
Playing career
While with the Omaha Knights in 1966–67, Mickey was named to the Central Hockey League All-Stars first team, and the Knights reached the Adams Cup finals that season. On April 16, 1967, the night before the third game of the Adams Cup series, Mickey was driving with his wife, Eleanor, near Seward, Nebraska. Blowing dust reduced visibility, and a head-on collision left Mickey with cuts, bruises, and a broken left arm; Eleanor was killed.
Community Involvement
Mickey was deeply involved in community and youth hockey development, recognized for coaching young players and outreach to children with special needs. He was an early founder of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, established in 1975 in Buffalo, New York, and served as head coach from 1975 through 1977. His hockey legacy continues through his son, Cory Mickey, who operates 3D Hockey Player Development, and his grandson, Shane Mickey, an emerging young player.
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