Johnny Holota

Johnny Holota (born February 25, 1921 in Hamilton, Ontario) was a professional ice hockey player who played 15 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Detroit Red Wings. He would win one Stanley Cup with the Wings in 1943.
He played junior hockey with the Guelph Biltmores from 1939-41 and then joined the Detroit Red Wings' organization. He won a Stanley Cup in 1942-43,
He played for Canadian Army teams in Toronto from 1942-45.
After World War II Holota played pro hockey again. He was a first all-star with the AHL's Cleveland Barons in 1947-48.
Holota died as a result of a car accident on March 7, 1951, while a member of the Denver Falcons.
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Category:Canadian ice hockey players
Category:Detroit Red Wings players
Category:Stanley Cup champions
Category:Born in 1921
Category:Dead in 1951
Category:Cleveland Barons (AHL, 1937-1973) players
Category:Guelph Biltmores alumni
Category:Omaha Knights (USHL) players
Category:Indianapolis Capitals players
Category:New Haven Eagles players
Category:Portland Eagles players
Category:Denver Falcons players
Category:Toronto Army Daggers players
Category:Retired in 1951