John Francis Howard (October 15, 1909 â September 14, 1983) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1936âÂÂ37 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1933 to 1945, was spent in various minor leagues. He was born in London, Ontario. He died at Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Ontario in 1983.