Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Age Player Nationality Date of death Cause of death Notes 40: Terry Sawchuk Canada May 31, 1970: injuries suffered in an off-ice shoving incident: Played 21 seasons and 972 games in the National Hockey League from 1949 to 1970; 14 of those seasons played with the Detroit Red Wings who retired his number 1; set numerous NHL goalie records and won numerous NHL awards; considered by many to be ...
This category covers ice hockey players who have either died while playing, died directly from injuries sustained while playing, or died after taking ill during a game.. See also List of ice hockey players who died during their playing career, which includes deaths not related to play.
Miles Gilbert "Tim" Horton (January 12, 1930 – February 21, 1974) [1] [2] [3] was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 24 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent the majority of his career playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs , later playing with the New York Rangers , Pittsburgh Penguins , and Buffalo Sabres .
Belarusian hockey player Koltsov died in March 2024 at the age of 42. “According to investigators on Monday, March 18, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., Bal Harbour Police and Fire Rescue were ...
Former Washington Capitals forward Stephen Peat died on Thursday, Sept. 12. He was 44. The NHL Alumni Association revealed the news in a Sept. 12 post on X (formerly known as Twitter), announcing ...
American ice hockey player Adam Johnson has died following a “freak accident” on the ice as he played for English side Nottingham Panthers, the team said in a statement.. In the second period ...
List of basketball players who died during their careers; List of baseball players who died during their careers; List of deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing; List of fatal accidents in cricket; List of professional cyclists who died during a race; List of ice hockey players who died during their careers; List of triathlon fatalities
The National Hockey League (NHL) expanded in 1967, doubling from 6 teams to 12.Among the new entries were the Minnesota North Stars. [11] The new team's coach and general manager, Wren Blair, had scouted Masterton while he played with the US Nationals and purchased his NHL playing rights from the Canadiens. [16]