Canadian • Born June 27, 1951 in
Castor, Alberta • Hometown:
Halkirk, Alberta
Miscellaneous
Post-Draft Teams: Kansas City (CHL); Toledo (IHL)
Career Beyond Hockey: Deeply
religious, he retired from pro hockey after one season to focus on faith
and also went into construction business. ... Helped to build and then
became
the longtime executive director of
Circle Square Ranch
in his hometown Halkirk, Alberta. The ranch is known for its Christian
summer children's camp that combines outdoor ranch activity with Bible
study.
Family:
Father of NHL player
Shane Doan. ... Uncle of NHL player Keaton Ellerby. ... Father of former
Alberta high school track star, All-Canadian women's college basketball star,
and French professional women's basketball star
Leighann Doan. ... Son of Canadian Rodeo Hall of Famer Muff Doan, the former Calgary Stampede rodeo
champion in bareback riding (1937) and steer-riding (1944). ... Nephew
of Canadian Rodeo Hall of Famers Urban Doan, and Phil Doan. ... Brother of
Canadian Rodeo Hall of Famer Phil Doan, former Calgary Stampede rodeo
champion. ... Brother-in-law of former major junior player Cal Ellerby
and former minor league player Dallas Ellerby. ... First cousin-in
law of former minor-league goaltender Jerry Price. ... First cousin
in-law, once removed, of NHL goaltender Carey Price. ... Uncle-in law of
former Canadian Olympic speedskater Catriona LeMay Doan.
