Ryan Bozak (born January 3, 1947, in

Swift Current Swift Current is the sixth-largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Moose Jaw, and east of Medicine Hat, Alberta. As of 2024, Swift Current has an estimated population of ...

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) is a retired

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linesman. His career started in 1972 and ended in 1994, which was the final season before the league changed over to the current numbering system for officials the next year. During his career, he officiated 1,528 regular season games and two

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games. Ryan is the son of Billy Bozak, who was trainer of the San Diego Gulls and eventually the

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References

: The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/1993-94 1947 births Living people Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan National Hockey League officials People from Swift Current {{canada-icehockey-bio-stub