The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) expresses condolences to the family of Johnny Bower, legendary NHL player and proud Ukrainian Canadian. Born by the family name of Kiszkan, he loved hockey and became one of the games legendary players.
The Toronto Maple Leafs paid tribute to Mr. Bower at a special ceremony before puck drop against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Bower’s wife and family were in attendance for the ceremony.
To read more about Mr. Bower’s career and impact please see the following:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/hockey-hall-of-famer-johnny-bower-dies-at-93-1.3735913
http://www.timescolonist.com/obituary-johnny-bower-maple-leafs-goalie-with-big-heart-1.23131025
https://www.thestar.com/sports/2017/12/26/hockey-legend-johnny-bower-dead-at-93.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/remembering-maple-leaf-johnny-bower-1.4465121