WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Former Centennial Honored Thursday

Published on January 15, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


New York, NY -- Veteran National Hockey league broadcaster and former Western Hockey League goalkeeper John Davidson (Calgary Centennials, 1971-73) as well as Mike Emrick and long time executive Ray Miron have been named recipients of the 2004 Lester Patrick Award for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.

The award, one of the most prestigious in hockey, was presented to the National Hockey League by the New York Rangers in 1966. It honors the memory of Lester Patrick, who spent 50 eyars in hockey as a player, coach and general manager and was a pioneer in the sport's development.

Davidson has appeared on all four major American networks' hockey coverage and currently is ABC's lead studio analyst. He also has served as color commentator on Rangers' telecasts for Madison Square Garden Network for the past eighteen seasons.

An 11-year NHL goaltender, "J.D." was drafted in 1975 by St. Louis, where played for two years before moving to the Rangers where he became one of New York's most popular and celebrated athletes of his eara. Forced into retirement by injury in 1983, he quickly and smoothly made the shift into broadcasting.

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