John Matchefts
John Peter Matchefts (June 18, 1931 – November 10, 2013) was an American ice hockey player and coach. Matchefts played for Team USA at the 1956 Winter Olympics.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1931 Eveleth, Minnesota |
| Died | November 10, 2013 (aged 82) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Playing career | |
| 1950–1953 | Michigan |
| 1955–1956 | US National Team |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1966–1971 | Colorado College |
| 1972–1974 | Air Force (assistant) |
| 1974–1985 | Air Force |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 208–238–9 (.467) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1951 NCAA National Champion 1952 NCAA national champion 1953 NCAA national champion | |
| Awards | |
| 1953 Tournament Most Outstanding Player 1991 US Hockey Hall of Fame 2015 University of Michigan Hall of Fame | |
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