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Key facts

Full name John Murdoch Garrett[2]
Born June 17, 1951, Trenton, Ontario, Canada[2]
Position Goaltender[1]
Professional career WHA 1973–1979; NHL 1979–1985[1]
Drafted 1971, 38th overall by St. Louis Blues[2]
Broadcasting career From 1986, including over two decades on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts[2]

John Garrett hockey refers to John Murdoch Garrett, a Canadian former professional goaltender who played in the WHA and NHL before becoming a television broadcaster. He was born June 17, 1951, in Trenton, Ontario, and played professionally from 1971 to 1985. After retiring, he moved to broadcasting in 1986, becoming a fixture on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts for over two decades.[2]

Context

John Garrett hockey refers to John Murdoch Garrett, a Canadian former professional goaltender who played in the WHA and NHL before becoming a broadcaster. He was born June 17, 1951, in Trenton, Ontario, and was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 1971.[2] He played professionally from 1971 to 1985, with teams including the Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and Vancouver Canucks.[3] After retiring, he moved to broadcasting in 1986 and became a fixture on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts for more than two decades.[2]

Documented claims

  • John Garrett played professionally in both the WHA and NHL from 1971 to 1985. [3]
  • After retiring as a player, Garrett became a television sports commentator, starting in 1986. [3]

Questions and answers

What is John Garrett doing now?

John Garrett worked as a television sports commentator after retiring from playing, starting in 1986. He was a fixture on Vancouver Canucks broadcasts for more than two decades.[2]

What is John Garrett famous for?

He is famous for his professional hockey career as a goaltender in the WHA and NHL, and later for his long career as a broadcaster.[2]

Did John Garrett have children?

The sources do not provide information about John Garrett's children.

Sources

  1. John Garrett (b.1951) Hockey Stats ... — hockeydb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Sportsnet analyst John Garrett passes away — sportsnet.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. John Garrett (ice hockey) — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports