Tom Yurkovich
American ice hockey player (1935–2023)
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Thomas Michael Yurkovich (September 29, 1935 – April 9, 2023) was an American ice hockey goaltender and Olympian.
Born
September 29, 1935
Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
April 9, 2023 (aged 87)
Globe, Arizona, U.S.
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
| Tom Yurkovich | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 29, 1935 Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Died |
April 9, 2023 (aged 87) Globe, Arizona, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| Playing career | 1954–1969 | ||
Yurkovich played with Team USA at the 1964 Winter Olympics held in Innsbruck, Austria.[1] He played for the University of North Dakota and for the Rochester Mustangs of the United States Hockey League.
Yurkovich died on April 9, 2023, at the age of 87.[2]
Awards and honours
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| All-WIHL Second Team | 1956–57 |
