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21. ledna 2018, 18:24
Marek HedbávnýV neděli 21. ledna zesnul ve věku 53 let generální manažer americké hokejové reprezentace Jim Johannson. Podle vyjádření USA Hockey zemřel ve spánku doma v Colorado Springs.
Johannson byl manažerem amerických reprezentací od roku 2000 a skládal i tým na blížící se olympijské hry v Jižní Koreji.
Z pozice manažera se podílel na několika velkých úspěších amerického hokeje: například na zlatu z MSJ 2013 nebo na třech bronzových medailích ze seniorského MS.
Johannson hokej sám aktivně hrál – do NHL se sice neprosadil, startoval však na dvou olympiádách a zúčastnil se MS 1992.
Johannsonova náhlá smrt zasáhla mnoho sportovců a lidí kolem hokeje:
Deeply saddened to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers with the Johannson family. Grateful for the opportunity JJ gave me to play for USA hockey. A great man, who will always be remembered.
— Auston Matthews (@AM34) January 21, 2018
I want to thank JJ for giving me the opportunity to live out a childhood dream. His impact on USA Hockey changed the lives of many players and he will be greatly missed. Prayers out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
— brady tkachuk (@BradyTkachuk71) January 21, 2018
Thanks for your friendship and leadership as you always lead @usahockey with your heart and soul! You will truly be missed Jim Johannson
— Justin Abdelkader (@justinabss) January 21, 2018
We lost a true friend in Jim Johannson today.
— Coach Tony Granato (@TonyGranato) January 21, 2018
He was so compassionate and as loyal a friend as you could have. He was the ultimate teammate.
I am deeply saddened and shocked and sorry that he is no longer with us.
He was a special human being. pic.twitter.com/vGAR4ZTFu2
Absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of Jim Johannson. He was a part of every US Team I ever played on. A first class person in every way. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. RIP
— John-Michael Liles (@hoosierjm26) January 21, 2018
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