Mike Nykoluk, known in real life as Michael Andrew Nykoluk, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who played in the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League. Mike Nykoluk died on January 31, 2022, at the age of 87 years.
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Mike Nykoluk played for the likes of Weston Dukes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Warriors, Rochester Americans, and the Hershey Bears.
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Mike Nykoluk worked as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers and also served as an assistant coach for the New York Rangers. Mike Nykoluk proceeded to become the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1982 to 1984.
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Mike Nykoluk Family
Mike Nykoluk has quite a number of family members but the most well-known person was his brother called Danny Nykoluk.
Danny Nykoluk was a professional football offensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts. Danny Nykoluk was born on June 16, 1933, and died on July 29, 2016, at the age of 83 years.
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