About Johnny Peirson
John Frederick Peirson (July 21, 1925 – April 16, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a winger for 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Boston Bruins from 1946 to 1958. After retiring he became a commentator for the Bruins, serving in that role for more than two decades. Peirson played one season of university hockey with the McGill Redmen and was part of their Queen's Cup-winning side in 1946. He was signed by the Boston Bruins and played for two of their minor league affiliates until 1947 when he made his NHL debut. After spending eight seasons with the organization and making two All-Star appearances and the 1953 Stanley Cup Final, he briefly retired in 1954 before returning the following year. He went on to play three more seasons and reached two more Stanley Cup Final before retiring for good in 1958. He was part of the team that won the Queen's Cup. It turned out to be McGill's final Queen's Cup for more than 60 years until they won it once again in 2008. He was limited to only five games during his rookie season and did not record any points.
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