Larry Mickey

Robert Larry Mickey (October 21, 1943 — July 23, 1982) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres between 1965 and 1975.

While playing with the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL, Mickey became one of the early founders of Buffalo Jr. Sabres, a Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, and coached the team from 1975 through 1977. Larry Mickey (October 21, 1943 – July 23, 1982) was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Buffalo Sabres between 1965 and 1975. Beyond his playing career, Mickey was deeply involved in community and youth hockey development. He was recognized for his dedication to coaching young players and for his outreach to children with special needs. Mickey was one of the early founders of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, established in 1975 in Buffalo, New York. https://buffalojrsabres.pointstreaksites.com/view/buffalojrsabres/team/history-58 The organization became a cornerstone of Western New York’s hockey community, helping to develop numerous players and coaches. Mickey served as head coach of the Jr. Sabres from 1975 through the 1977 season. His legacy in hockey continues through his son, Cory Mickey, who operates 3D Hockey Player Development https://www.3d.hockey a training organization dedicated to advancing youth and elite-level players. His grandson, Shane Mickey, is an emerging young hockey player, carrying forward the family’s passion for the game.