Jump to: navigation, search John Newberry (born April 8, 1962) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He played twenty-two games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Hartford Whalers. He registered four assists. Newberry was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. Newberry made his debut with the Habs in April of 1983, taking part in the last two games of the team’s playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres. Newberry played another three games with the Canadiens the following season, as well as 16 more in their 1984-85 campaign. He signed with the Hartford Whalers on Sept. 9, 1985, where he played his final season in the league in 1985-86. All-WCHA First Team 1981-1982. AHCA West All-American 1981-1982. Third-round draft pick and the 45th overall selection at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.