Introduction
Edward Emile Staniowski (born July 7, 1955 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the St. Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets and Hartford Whalers in the National Hockey League. He played 219 games in his NHL career between 1975 and 1985, winning 67, losing 104 and tying 21. He was a Western Canada Hockey League First Team All-Star in 1975 while playing with the Regina Pats, and was named the inaugural recipient of the CHL Player of the Year Award.
Military career
Ed Staniowski served in the Canadian Forces after retiring from hockey, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel in the primary reserve. His military career has included "numerous" deployments, including as senior Canadian advisor to the Armed Forces of Sierra Leone.