John Blum

For the writer on American political history, see John Morton Blum. For the current ice hockey defenseman, see Jonathon Blum.

John Blum
Born	(1959-09-08) September 8, 1959 Detroit, MI, USA
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Right
Played for	Edmonton Oilers Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Detroit Red Wings
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1981–1995

John Joseph Blum (born September 8, 1959) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

Blum was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan. His high school hockey teammate was comedian Dave Coulier. Blum played both high school and college hockey under head coach John Giordano.

Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers in 1981, Blum played mostly in the minors before being traded to the Boston Bruins, a team that he would play for three different times during his career. He also played for the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings.

Blum would later serve as an assistant coach in the minor leagues for the Detroit Falcons, Saginaw Lumber Kings, Detroit Vipers, Toledo Storm, and Motor City Mechanics.

Blum is now acting director of youth hockey for the SharpShooters in Pompano Beach, FL. Where he coaches youth hockey. He teaches nearly 100 kids weekly. He is also a huge advocate USA hockey in south FL. He is much loved here.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Second Team	1980–81

External links

• John Blum biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)
• John Blum career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database