High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Ivan Wilfred "Ching" Johnson (December 7, 1898 – June 16, 1979) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the New York Rangers and New York Americans in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was an original member of the Rangers and was part of two Stanley Cup championship winning teams. He was named to the NHL`s post-season all-star team four times and played in the Ace Bailey Benefit Game, the first all-star game in league history.