Maki, 29, died on May 12, 1974, of brain cancer, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Brother: Chico Maki
Drafted 1970, 1 #24 overall by Vancouver Canucks in the NHL Expansion Draft
Number 11 retired by Vancouver Canucks
Maki was diagnosed with brain cancer 17 months prior to his death. His #11 jersey was unofficially retired by the Vancouver Canucks until Mark Messier, who had worn #11 with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers, joined the team as an unrestricted free agent in 1997.
Career transactions
- 1970-06-10 • Claimed in Expansion Draft by the Vancouver Canucks
- 1969-06-11 • Claimed in Intra-League Draft by the St. Louis Blues