Open this photo in gallery: John Miszuk forged an 18-season career in professional hockey after his family came to Canada seeking a new life outside of Europe.B Bennett/Getty Images John Miszuk, a refugee from war-torn Europe who only learned to skate at age 12, overcame a late start to forge an 18-season career in professional hockey. A dependable, stay-at-home defenceman, Mr. Miszuk (pronounced MISH-ook) gained a reputation for delivering punishing bodychecks, including once knocking out an opponent with a clean hit during a playoff game. Mr. Miszuk, who has died at age 84, was an original member of the expansion...