John Rost

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John Rost
Born (1944-03-28) 28 March 1944 (age 75)
London, England
Position Defence
Played for Brighton Tigers
Wembley Lions
Streatham Redskins
Playing career 19621982

John Rost (born 28 March 1944) is a former British ice hockey player. He played between 1962 and 1982 for the Brighton Tigers, Wembley Lions and Streatham Redskins. He was inducted to the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.

During his time with Streatham, Rost also coached and managed the team at various times. He became a member of the British Ice Hockey Association in 1976 and has managed both the Great Britain senior and junior teams.

Rost is the son of fellow British Ice Hockey Hall of Famer Clarence Rost and he is the father of former player Warren Rost.


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