Jonathon Gary Frank Mirasty (born June 4, 1982) is a Cree Canadian former professional ice hockey player who has played in multiple leagues including the KHL, AHL, and ECHL.
[1] Nicknamed "Nasty" by both teammates and fans, Mirasty developed a cult following throughout his career due to his Mohawk hairstyle and his laughing during his fights.
[3] After playing low-level pro-hockey for several years, Mirasty, who weighs 220 pounds and stands five-foot-ten, had originally planned on retiring from hockey in 2006.
[4] Instead, in 2007, Mirasty was soon given a chance to play for the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL, a minor-league affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he appeared in a number of NHL exhibition games while continuing to compete for the minor league team over the next four seasons.
[10][11] When not playing hockey, or coaching his son, Mirasty spends time breaking and training horses on his ranch in Meadow Lake.