John Garrett

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Garrett
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 17, 1951(1951-06-17)
Age	73
Birthplace	Trenton
Country	Canada
Birth City	Trenton
Horoscope	Gemini

John Garrett Biography

John Garrett is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on June 17, 1951 in Trenton, Trenton, Canada. John Murdoch Garrett (born June 17, 1951) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender and television sports commentator.

Garrett retired at the start of the 85-86 season and worked that season as the Vancouver Canucks assistant general manager. He then began his broadcasting career in 1986-87. He worked as a colour commentator on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. Within a few years, he was considered a valuable member of the team and was assigned his first conference final in 1991—his first of eight in a row. During that time, he was also a colour commentator on Edmonton Oilers local telecasts, working along with Bruce Buchanan. He left CBC in 1998 to join the fledgling CTV Sportsnet (now Rogers Sportsnet). He worked as a studio analyst on national broadcasts, as well as the colour commentator for the Calgary Flames games on Sportsnet West. During the 1994 NHL Lockout, he briefly worked for United Parcel Service of Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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After the 1984-85 season Garrett earned the nickname “Lotto” because his high goals against average of 6.49 was the same as Canada’s national lottery, Lotto 6/49.

John Garrett Net Worth

John Garrett is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Garrett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Originally selected in the 1971 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues, Garrett played one year for the Blues’ Central Hockey League affiliate before joining the Portland Buckaroos of the Western Hockey League for half a season and then moving on to the Richmond Robins of the American Hockey League. He signed with the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the World Hockey Association in 1973-74. He would play with the Fighting Saints until leaving the team Feb. 25, 1976. He then signed with the Toronto Toros, and would follow the Toros franchise when it relocated to Birmingham. In the final WHA season, Garrett was traded to the New England Whalers, and would remain with the franchise when it entered the NHL. He holds the record for the most wins by any goalie in WHA history. Garrett would also play for the Quebec Nordiques and Vancouver Canucks of the NHL before retiring at the start of the 85-86 season.

John Garrett was involved in one of the oddest scenarios in the history of the NHL All-Star Game. Replacing an injured Richard Brodeur, the Vancouver Canucks only representative at the 1983 All-Star game that year, John Garrett was voted the game’s MVP before the end of the game. After Wayne Gretzky scored four times in the last ten minutes, a re-vote was held and Gretzky was named the All-Star Game MVP.

Since the 2002–03 season, Garrett has served as the colour commentator for Canucks games on Sportsnet Pacific, first being partnered with Jim Hughson and later John Shorthouse. He also had occasional network assignments on HNIC and, since Rogers acquired the Canadian national contract for the NHL in 2014, he sometimes gets network assignments on either Sportsnet or City.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Garrett Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. John Garrett celebrates birthday on June 17 of every year.

Why is Garrett called Cheech?

Garrett picked up his Cheech nickname from teammate Rick Smith in the mid- seventies. His afro haircut and moustache resembled Cheech from comedy duo Cheech and Chong.

Who was Jonathan Garrett?

a. On or about October 15, 2020, JOHNATHAN GARRETT, the defendant, smuggled and attempted to smuggle methamphetamine and smokable synthetic cannabinoids (“SSC”), often referred to as “K2” ΟΙ “Spice,” and other contraband to particular inmates (collectively, the “Inmates”) detained at the AMKC.

Who is the real clairvoyant on shield?

The Clairvoyant has been revealed, and it’s Agent John Garrett. Garrett joined forces with HYDRA not because he believes in their cause, but because he learned about their infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D., and decided to back the winning side.

Where is John Garrett now?

John Garrett is a former Canuck and currently the colour commentator for Sportsnet Pacific.

How old is John Shorthouse?

52 years (January 31, 1970)