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Old 01-21-2018, 11:46 AM   #1
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Age 53. Stunning and extremely sad news.

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Jim Johannson, the general manager of USA Hockey who helped put together an American Olympic team without NHL players, has died at the age of 53.

USA Hockey released a statement saying that Johannson died in his sleep early Sunday morning at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
http://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_...on-dies-age-53
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Wow. That sucks. RIP
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Wow. RIP. Gone way too young
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Jim played his first 2 years pro in Salt Lake City , under contract with the Flames.

Really good man. RIP
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Jim played his first 2 years pro in Salt Lake City , under contract with the Flames.

Really good man. RIP
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Jim played his first 2 years pro in Salt Lake City , under contract with the Flames.

Really good man. RIP
I didn't even think about it earlier, but you must have known him fairly well back then.

Sorry for any loss you are feeling as well.

Yes, he was a very well respected hockey guy for sure.
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