Larry Mickey

Larry Mickey (October 21, 1943 — July 23, 1982) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres between 1965 and 1975.^[1] Larry Mickey

Larry Mickey
Born	(1943-10-21)October 21, 1943 Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
Died	July 23, 1982(1982-07-23) (aged 38) Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens Los Angeles Kings Philadelphia Flyers Buffalo Sabres
Playing career	1964–1975 1978–1981

Larry Mickey (October 21, 1943 – July 23, 1982) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Buffalo Sabres between 1965 and 1975.

Beyond his playing career, Mickey was deeply involved in community and youth hockey development. He was recognized for his dedication to coaching young players and for his outreach to children with special needs.

Mickey was one of the early founders of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, established in 1975 in Buffalo, New York. https://buffalojrsabres.pointstreaksites.com/view/buffalojrsabres/team/history-58 The organization became a cornerstone of Western New York’s hockey community, helping to develop numerous players and coaches. Mickey served as head coach of the Jr. Sabres from 1975 through the 1977 season.

His legacy in hockey continues through his son, Cory Mickey, who operates 3D Hockey Player Development, a training organization dedicated to advancing youth and elite-level players. His grandson, Shane Mickey, is an emerging young hockey player, carrying forward the family’s passion for the game.

Playing career

While playing with the Omaha Knights, Mickey was named to the first team of the Central Hockey League All-Stars during the 1966-67 season, and his team advanced to the Adams Cup finals that same year.

On April 16, 1967, the night before the third game of the Adams Cup best-of-seven play-off series between the Omaha Knights and the Oklahoma City Blazers, Mickey was driving with his wife, Eleanor, on a country road near Seward, Nebraska late on Sunday night. The road's visibility was reduced to nearly zero as a result of blowing dust from a nearby field, and Mickey was involved in a two-car, head-on collision. Mickey suffered cuts, bruises and a broken left arm, while Eleanor was killed in the crash.^[2]

While Mickey had many accomplishments in the NHL, he was also known for his community involvement with youth hockey and children with special needs. Mickey is recognized as one of the early founders of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres. This franchise was established in Buffalo, New York in 1975. During its history, a half-dozen former Buffalo Sabres served as head coach or assistant coach. Mickey coached the team from 1975 to the end of the 1977 season.

Death

Mickey committed suicide in Buffalo on July 23, 1982.^[3][4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1961–62	Moose Jaw Canucks	SJHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1961–62	Moose Jaw Canucks	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		4	2	1	3	10
1962–63	Moose Jaw Canucks	SJHL		54	32	38	70	85		6	1	5	6	23
1962–63	Calgary Stampeders	WHL		2	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
1963–64	Moose Jaw Canucks	SJHL		62	69	73	142	139		5	7	2	9	6
1963–64	St. Louis Braves	CPHL		1	0	0	0	0		5	1	2	3	2
1963–64	Estevan Bruins	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		5	1	1	2	8
1963–64	Edmonton Oil Kings	M-Cup		—	—	—	—	—		4	0	0	0	2
1964–65	Chicago Black Hawks	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1964–65	St. Louis Braves	CPHL		52	16	21	37	85		—	—	—	—	—
1964–65	Buffalo Bisons	AHL		1	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
1965–66	New York Rangers	NHL		7	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
1965–66	Minnesota Rangers	CPHL		38	14	25	39	50		7	5	5	10	2
1966–67	New York Rangers	NHL		8	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1966–67	Omaha Knights	CPHL		63	33	41	74	86		9	5	10	15	4
1967–68	New York Rangers	NHL		4	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
1967–68	Buffalo Bisons	AHL		30	9	17	26	48		—	—	—	—	—
1968–69	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		55	8	19	27	43		3	0	0	0	5
1969–70	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		21	4	4	8	4		—	—	—	—	—
1969–70	Montreal Voyageurs	AHL		50	24	38	62	90		—	—	—	—	—
1970–71	Los Angeles Kings	NHL		65	6	12	18	46		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		14	1	2	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		4	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	WHL		53	19	30	49	92		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		77	15	9	24	47		6	1	0	1	5
1973–74	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		13	3	4	7	8		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Cincinnati Swords	AHL		9	2	3	5	5		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		23	2	0	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Utica Mohawks	NEHL		12	5	4	9	21		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Utica Mohawks	EHL		4	0	4	4	14		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Hampton Aces	EHL		38	5	14	19	50		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				292	39	53	92	160		9	1	0	1	10