The hockey world is mourning the death of Greg Millen, a fixture around NHL rinks for close to five decades — between the pipes and later in the broadcast booth. Read More
Greg Millen, who played 14 seasons as an NHL goaltender and then made the move to the broadcast booth, has died at age 67
Greg Millen, who played 14 seasons as an NHL goaltender and then made the move to the broadcast booth, has died at age 67
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The hockey world is mourning the death of Greg Millen, a fixture around NHL rinks for close to five decades — between the pipes and later in the broadcast booth.
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His passing was announced Monday by the NHL Alumni Association.
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He was 67.
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As Sportsnet said in a statement: “As both a player and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport, as well as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him and listen to him.”
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Millen totalled more than 600 appearances as an NHL goaltender, including stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. The Toronto-raised twine-minder represented Canada at the world championship in 1982 and led the NHL in shutouts in 1988-89, when he posted six goose-eggs on behalf of the Blues.
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When he was done stopping pucks, he earned a reputation as one of the most honest and insightful analysts in the game. His voice was heard for years on Hockey Night in Canada and his long list of booth assignments included a dozen Stanley Cup finals and a hat-trick of Olympic tournaments.
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Most recently, Millen was a regular on Calgary Flames telecasts on Sportsnet.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg Millen’s family and friends following his passing today,” the Flames said in a statement. “After his 14-season NHL career, Greg went into broadcasting and we were so fortunate to have him as a part of our Flames Sportsnet family. Rest in peace, Millsy.”
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Millen leaves behind a wife and four children. As the media contingent at the Saddledome can attest, he always loved to talk hockey but would really beam when asked about his grandkids.
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The tributes to Millen rolled in Monday on social media …
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