Jean Lamirande

Joseph Jean-Paul "J. P." Lamirande (August 21, 1924 – January 30, 1976) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 49 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens between 1946 and 1957. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1943 to 1961, was spent in the minor leagues. He was born in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec. Lamirande also played for the Canadian national team at the 1958 and 1959 World Championships. Canada won the gold medal both times and Lamirande was named the tournament's top defenceman in 1959.