The NHL long -standing goalkeeper, Greg Millen, who has been a hockey diffuser since the end of his games on the ice, has died.
Millen was 67 years old.
The NHL former association announced the death of Millen on Monday, saying that it was “suddenly”, although a cause was not announced.
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Guardian Greg Millen, n ° 29 of the Penguins of Pittsburgh, defends the goal against the capital of Washington in a match of the National Hockey League at Civic Arena around 1979 in Pittsburgh. (George Gojkovich / Getty Images)
“It is with Heavy Hearts that we share the sudden passage of Greg Millen today,” said NHL Alumni Association in a press release. “… Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg’s family in this very difficult period.”
Sportsnet also published a declaration on Millen, saying that “Greg has left an indelible brand on sport” as a player and broadcaster.
“With his infectious passion for the game, his sharp ideas and his rapid spirit, Greg has been a reliable and familiar voice in the houses of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years.”
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Millen spent 14 seasons in the NHL, playing for six different teams from 1978 to 192. He was a Pittsburgh Penguins goalkeeper before spending time with the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.
During his 604 matches in Net, Millen had an average of 2.71 goals as well as 17 career bleachers, which includes the NHL management in this category in 1989.
Hartford Whalers’ goalkeeper Greg Millen, Double to try to stop a washer that has largely sailed during a match against Boston Bruins at Boston Garden in Boston on April 4, 1982. (Wendy Maeda / The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
“Pittsburgh’s Penguins present their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the former Penguins goalkeeper and NHL broadcaster, Greg Millen,” the team wrote in a statement on social networks.
The world of hockey is in mourning together, because several in the broadcasting sector reacted to the death of Millen.
“Just a terrible news to see today,” wrote the former player and broadcaster Ray Ferraro on X. “Too young, condolences to the Millsy family.”
The Hockey writer, Elliot Friedman, added: “A horrible day for all those who worked with Greg. I loved hockey and his role.
Hockey analyst Greg Millen talks with the Panelists at the NHL live at Bridgestone Winter Classic 2014 on December 30, 2013 in Ann Arbor Michigan Stadium, Michigan. (Noah Graham / NHLI via Getty images)
Millen began his radio career by covering Ottawa Senators during the team’s inaugural season in 1992. He would pursue color comments for the “hockey evening in Canada” of CBC, as well as the NHL on Sportsnet.
Millen covered three Olympic Games, two hockey World Cups, 12 finals from the Stanley Cup and 12 NHL All-Star games as a broadcaster, according to the NHLAA.
