Jean Lamirande

Jean Lamirande
Born (1923-08-20)August 20, 1923
Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, Canada
Died January 30, 1976(1976-01-30) (aged 52)
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Right
Played for New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens
National team  Canada
Playing career 1943–1961
Jean Lamirande
Medal record
Representing Canada Canada
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1959 Czechoslovakia
Gold medal – first place 1958 Norway

Joseph Jean-Paul "J. P." Lamirande (August 20, 1923 – January 30, 1976) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 49 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens between 1946 and 1957. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1943 to 1961, was spent in the minor leagues. He was born in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec. Lamirande also played for the Canadian national team at the 1958 and 1959 World Championships. Canada won the gold medal both times and Lamirande was named the tournament's top defenceman in 1959.