Joseph Brian Junkin (September 8, 1946 – January 11, 2014) was a Canadian professional

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who played in one

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game for the

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during the 1968–69 season, and 68 games in the

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with the New York Golden Blades/Jersey Knights and

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between 1973 and 1975. His one game was on December 14, 1968, when he played 9 minutes against the

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. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1968 to 1975, was spent in various minor leagues. He died of cancer on January 11, 2014.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Junkin, Joe 1946 births 2014 deaths Boston Bruins players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Hershey Bears players Jersey Knights players New York Golden Blades players Oklahoma City Blazers (1965–1977) players Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League (1890–1979) players Roanoke Valley Rebels (SHL) players San Diego Mariners players Ice hockey people from Kawartha Lakes Syracuse Blazers players Tidewater Sharks players 20th-century Canadian sportsmen

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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