Ron Talakoski

Ronald Paul Isaac Talakoski (June 1, 1962 – July 6, 2009^[1]) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played nine games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers between 1986 and 1988.^[2]

Ron Talakoski
Born	(1962-06-01)June 1, 1962 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Died	July 6, 2009(2009-07-06) (aged 47) Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	New York Rangers
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1986–1996

Biography

Talakoski spent four years at the University of Manitoba. In October, 1986 he signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers and played three games for the club that season. The rest of his rookie pro year was spent in the AHL and IHL. In 1987-88 he played a half dozen games for the Blueshirts then scored 24 goals for the IHL's Colorado Rangers before retiring. Talakoski also served as a firefighter in Thunder Bay, Ontario for 18 years.^[2] Talakoski was found dead by Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue Services after a short search near Pier 3 in Thunder Bay, after having been reported missing from his residence.^[2] He is reported to have suffered from Shy–Drager syndrome.^[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1979–80	Thunder Bay North Stars	TBJHL		34	20	24	44	24		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Thunder Bay North Stars	TBJHL		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	University of Manitoba	CIAU		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	University of Manitoba	CIAU		31	12	11	23	51		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	University of Manitoba	CIAU		11	4	4	8	77		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	New York Rangers	NHL		3	0	0	0	21		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	New Haven Nighthawks	AHL		26	2	2	4	58		1	0	0	0	0
1986–87	Flint Spirits	IHL		3	2	1	3	12		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	New York Rangers	NHL		6	0	1	1	12		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Colorado Rangers	IHL		62	24	19	43	104		10	1	4	5	17
1988–89	Thunder Bay Twins	NHNO		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Thunder Bay Twins	NHNO		—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Thunder Bay Senators	CoHL		43	19	20	39	51		9	7	3	10	0
1995–96	Thunder Bay Senators	CoHL		8	1	1	2	13		15	2	1	3	8
NHL totals				9	0	1	1	33		—	—	—	—	—