Olympics: Team USA GM Johannson dies

[ForsbergForever]

Dies suddenly at age 53 on the eve of the Olympics.

Truly tragic stuff...

USA hockey GM Jim Johannson passes away unexpectedly - Sportsnet.ca

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[PanniniClaus]

Shocking indeed

 

[Xokkeu]

Guy did a lot to improve USA Hockey over the years.

 

[Ban Hammered]

Huge blow for USA Hockey.

 

[clevelandcane]

That's terrible. 53! So sorry for his family.

 

[LaxSabre]

 

[jetsforever]

Really shocking
RIP, condolences to his family

 

[William H Bonney]

Johannson was a titan at USA Hockey and he wielded a ton of power. He deserves a lot of credit for the growth of USAH in the last decade plus. His loss will be tough to overcome for USAH, but even more so for his family and friends, especially his wife and 2 year old daughter. I can't imagine. A terrible loss.

By all accounts Johannson was really excited for the upcoming Olympics. Hopefully Team USA can shock the world for Johannson and his family.

 

[Uncle Rotter]

 

[nickp91]

Jim Johannson transformed hockey in the United States as we know it, and he did so with limitless enthusiasm and genuine caring for all connected to the game

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Just devastating news, RIP Johannson.

His impact on hockey and the people around the sport will carry on forever.

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Terrible news. RIP JJ

 

[Mehar]

Very shocked to have heard this news. Condolences to his family. RIP.

 

[jj cale]

Feel terrible about this and for his family, just tragic news.