Lt Col James C. Magnus USMCR Ret.

James Magnus hockey career is impressive. His military is even more impressive. When the Marine Corp called, Magnus headed for for Korea. Prior to Korea, Magnus was a pilot in World War II. The Minnesota native also spent 23 years in the National Guard and Reserves. Now a resident of Arizona, Magnus is a member of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame and now enjoys playing golf in Arizona.
On the ice, the right winger was a high school star in St. Paul beforing playing from 1938-1941 with the University of Minnesota. Magnus also played for the St. Paul Koppy's in the senior amateur circuit in his home state.