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Jon Mirasty
Mirasty in 2014 during the ceremonial puck drop at the Frozen Dome Classic
Born (1982-06-04) June 4, 1982 (age 42)
Meadow Lake, SK, CAN
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shoots Left
LNAH team
Former teams
Sorel-Tracy Eperviers
KHL
Barys Astana
HC Vityaz
CHL
Fort Wayne Komets
ECHL
Elmira Jackals
Greenville Grrrowl
Bakersfield Condors
AHL
Syracuse Crunch
LNAH
Sorel-Tracy Mission
United Hockey League
Danbury Trashers
NHL draft undrafted
Playing career 2003–present
Jon Mirasty
Mixed martial arts record
Total2
Wins0
Losses2
By knockout2

Jonathon Gary Frank Mirasty (born June 4, 1982) is an ice hockey left winger who plays for the Astana Barys of the KHL. Nicknamed "Nasty" by both teammates and fans, Mirasty has developed a cult following throughout his career due to his Mohawk hairstyle and his laughing during his fights.[1]

Mirasty finished the 2010-11 regular season with the Fort Wayne Komets. However, he was left off the playoff roster.[2]

As of the completion of the 2011-12 season, Mirasty has accumulated 2439 PIMs throughout his nine-year professional hockey career.

On September 1, 2012, Mirasty signed a one-year contract with the KHL team Astana Barys.

MMA

Mirasty made his professional MMA debut against Sebastian Gauthier losing in the first round. In his youth Mirasty competed in boxing and was provincial and golden gloves champion in 1998 and 1999.[citation needed]

Personal life

Mirasty, a Cree Indian, is a distant cousin of teammate Jeremy Yablonski.[citation needed] Mirasty is married to Janessa Mirasty and they have a daughter together named Ava. Jon also has a son named Triston from a previous relationship.

References