John Mitchell (ice hockey, born 1895)

John Mitchell
Born (1895-11-02)November 2, 1895
Elton, MB, CAN
Died March 15, 1957(1957-03-15) (aged 61)
Position Centre
Played for Regina Capitals
Duluth Hornets
Playing career 19151934

John "Johnny" Mitchell (November 2, 1895 - March 15, 1957[1]) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played with the Regina Capitals of the Western Canada Hockey League in the 1921–22 season.[2] Mitchell then moved to the American Hockey Association where her played for the Duluth Hornets from 1926 to 1934. He also played a brief stint for the Buffalo Americans in the 1930–31 season. Mitchell was also a playing coach for the Hornets in 1931–32.

After his retirement, he continued coaching, serving as head coach of the Springfield Indians from 1938 to 1942, and later with the Providence Reds and St. Louis Flyers.

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