alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 20, 2021 Curt Ridley, who played a combined 104 games in nets for the New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1974-75 and 1980-81, has died. He was 70. Ridley played the bulk of those games with Vancouver during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 seasons. https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=74913 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 24, 2021 Bob McCammon, who spent more than a decade as a minor league player before transitioning to a coach, eventually leading the Philadelphia Flyers in 1978-79 and again from 1981-82 through 1983-84 before a four-year stint with the Vancouver Canucks from 1987-88 through 1990-91, has died. He was 80. McCammon was also an assistant with the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86 and again from 1995-96 through 1997-98. https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/former-canucks-coach-bob-mccammon-was-one-of-the-characters-of-the-game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted December 26, 2021 On 23/12/2021 at 22:07, alt obits guy said: Bob McCammon, who spent more than a decade as a minor league player before transitioning to a coach, eventually leading the Philadelphia Flyers in 1978-79 and again from 1981-82 through 1983-84 before a four-year stint with the Vancouver Canucks from 1987-88 through 1990-91, has died. He was 80. McCammon was also an assistant with the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86 and again from 1995-96 through 1997-98. https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/former-canucks-coach-bob-mccammon-was-one-of-the-characters-of-the-game That means the head and assistant coaches died 6 months apart. Whenever they describe a sports figure as a ‘character’ that means they are either really dumb and/or a drunk. This makes Sir Cunto the biggest character on DL. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,421 Posted December 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sir Cunto said: That means the head and assistant coaches died 6 months apart. Whenever they describe a sports figure as a ‘character’ that means they are either really dumb and/or a drunk. This makes Sir Cunto the biggest character on DL. SC Leaving an open goal there, really;. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 3, 2022 On 09/02/2021 at 18:43, Banana said: 2021 update list of oldest players Spoiler Steve Wochy 54 GP December 25, 1922 Johnny Peirson 545 GP July 21, 1925 - April 16, 2021 Emile Francis 95 GP September 13, 1926 Val Delory 1 GP February 14, 1927 Fern Perreault 3 GP March 31, 1927 - September 13, 2021 George Robertson 31 GP May 11, 1927 - January 9, 2021 Frank Ashworth 18 GP October 16, 1927 - July 30, 2021 Tom McGrattan 1 GP October 19, 1927 Edward Leier 16 GP November 3, 1927 Marty Pavelich 633 GP November 6, 1927 Phil Samis 2 GP December 28, 1927 Jack Gordon 36 GP March 3, 1928 Norman Lowe 3 GP April 15, 1928 - June 29, 2021 Louis Denis 3 GP June 7, 1928 Ed Sandford 503 GP August 20, 1928 Hugh Coflin 31 GP December 15, 1928 - April 30, 2021 Steve Witiuk 33 GP January 8, 1929 Joe Crozier 5 GP February 19, 1929 Vic Stasiuk 745 GP May 23, 1929 Reg Abbott 3 GP February 4, 1930 Bob Chrystal 132 GP April 3, 1930 Jackie McLeod 106 GP April 30, 1930 George Armstrong 1188 GP July 6, 1930 - January 24, 2021 Guyle Fielder 9 GP November 21, 1930 Paul Masnick 232 GP April 14, 1931 Ron Hurst 64 GP May 18, 1931 Len Haley 30 GP September 15, 1931 Glenn Hall 906 GP October 3, 1931 Bruce Cline 30 GP November 14, 1931 Willie Marshall 33 GP December 1, 1931 Fred Hucul 162 GP December 4, 1931 2022 list: Player Games Cups Birthdate - Deathdate Steve Wochy 54 GP 0 December 25, 1922 Emile Francis 95 GP 0 September 13, 1926 - February 19, 2022 Val Delory 1 GP 0 February 14, 1927 - November 5, 2022 Tom McGrattan 1 GP 0 October 19, 1927 Edward Leier 16 GP 0 November 3, 1927 - November 25, 2022 Marty Pavelich 633 GP 4 November 6, 1927 Phil Samis 2 GP 1 December 28, 1927 - January 11, 2022 Jack Gordon 36 GP 0 March 3, 1928 - June 27, 2022 Louis Denis 3 GP 0 June 7, 1928 - October 11, 2022 Ed Sandford 503 GP 0 August 20, 1928 - October 25, 2023 Steve Witiuk 33 GP 0 January 8, 1929 - November 30, 2022 Joe Crozier 5 GP 0 February 19, 1929 - October 11, 2022 Vic Stasiuk 745 GP 2 May 23, 1929 - May 7, 2023 Reg Abbott 3 GP 0 February 4, 1930 Bob Chrystal 132 GP 0 April 3, 1930 - January 27, 2023 Jackie McLeod 106 GP 0 April 30, 1930 - December 8, 2022 Guyle Fielder 9 GP 0 November 21, 1930 Paul Masnick 232 GP 1 April 14, 1931 Ron Hurst 64 GP 0 May 18, 1931 Len Haley 30 GP 0 September 15, 1931 Glenn Hall 906 GP 1 October 3, 1931 Bruce Cline 30 GP 0 November 14, 1931 Willie Marshall 33 GP 0 December 1, 1931 - June 2, 2023 Fred Hucul 162 GP 0 December 4, 1931 Don Marshall 1176 GP 5 March 23, 1932 Dave Gatherum 3 GP 0 March 28, 1932 Don Poile 67 GP 0 June 1, 1932 Jean-Guy Talbot 1066 GP 7 July 11, 1932 Pete Conacher 229 GP 0 July 29, 1932 Gene Achtymichuk 32 GP 0 September 7, 1932 Marcel Bonin 545 GP 4 September 12, 1932 Alex Delvecchio 1550 GP 3 December 4, 1932 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,006 Posted January 12, 2022 On 03/01/2022 at 02:39, Banana said: 2022 list: Player Games Cups Birthdate - Deathdate Phil Samis 2 GP 1 December 28, 1927 Phil Samis being reported dead: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted January 13, 2022 Hanson brother Steve Carlson rings the bell: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 21, 2022 Randy Boyd, who played over 250 games in the NHL from 1981-82 through 1988-89, amassing 87 points and 328 penalty minutes, has died. He was 59. Boyd also played briefly with the famed Hanson Brothers, with the AHL's Baltimore Skipjacks, on a line with Steve Carlson aka Steve Hanson (himself dealing with stage 4 cancer). https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/former-nhler-and-hanson-brothers-linemate-randy-boyd-passes-away-at-just-59-years-old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 22, 2022 Clark Gillies who won 4 Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders in the 80's has died at 67. https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/clark-gillies-passes-away/c-330036716 Played with Canada at the 1981 Canada Cup (the only Canada Cup in which Canada lost) and was elected to the HHOF in 2002. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,684 Posted January 25, 2022 https://www.is.fi/jaakiekko/art-2000008564507.html Curt Lindström, Swedish ice hockey coach who coached Team Finland 1993-1997 to Finland's first Ice Hockey World Championships Gold in 1995 has been diagnosed with polyneuropathy. Unable to drive a car anymore but can still walk short distances without assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 31, 2022 Mike Nykoluk, who played 32 NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1956-57 as part of a 17-year professional career, but who then went on to be their head coach from 1981-82 through 1983-84, has died. He was 87. https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-mike-nykoluk-1.1752946 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 9, 2022 Merv Dubchak, a career pro minor leaguer who played years with the Fort Wayne Komets of the IHL, scoring 72 goals in 70 games with the team in 1965-66, has died. He was 81. https://www.journalgazette.net/blog/ice-chips/20220208/komets-goal-scoring-great-dubchak-dies-at-81 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted February 20, 2022 Emile Francis, the Hall of Fame former New York Rangers coach and GM has died at the age of 95, the team announced Saturday. No cause of death was given. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted February 23, 2022 Horrid news that 20-year old Rodion Amirov, who has played in the AHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate the Toronto Marlies and was playing in the KHL pre-diagnosis, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-prospect-rodion-amirov-diagnosed-brain-tumour/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted March 3, 2022 Ivan Miroshnichenko, one of the top prospects in the 2022 entry draft, is currently receiving long term care for undisclosed 'serious health problems'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 10, 2022 Gordon Kannegiesser, who played 19 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1967-68 and another 4 games for the team in 1971-72, has died. He was 76. Kannegiesser also played 123 games in the WHA for the Houston Aeros and 4 for the Indianapolis Racers between 1972-73 and 1974-75. https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/local-former-nhler-passes-away-at-76-5146966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 16, 2022 Gary Gresdal, who played two games for the WHA's Quebec Nordiques in 1975-76 as part of a dozen-year professional career, has died. He was 75. https://lougheedfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/4878733/Gresdal-Gary/index.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 737 Posted March 16, 2022 Jean Potvin, who played mostly for the New York Islanders alongside his more famous brother Denis, dead at 72. Also a great broadcaster with a wild sense of humor. https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/hockey/islanders/jean-potvin-dead-1.50537792 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted March 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, Captain Hemlock said: Jean Potvin, who played mostly for the New York Islanders alongside his more famous brother Denis, dead at 72. Also a great broadcaster with a wild sense of humor. https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/hockey/islanders/jean-potvin-dead-1.50537792 Was pretty dumb of me to leave him on my DDP cutting room floor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 16, 2022 25 minutes ago, Captain Hemlock said: Jean Potvin, who played mostly for the New York Islanders alongside his more famous brother Denis, dead at 72. Also a great broadcaster with a wild sense of humor. https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/hockey/islanders/jean-potvin-dead-1.50537792 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted March 17, 2022 Quite optimistic Steve Carlson update on his gofundme from yesterday: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-steve-carlson-put-on-the-foil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, gcreptile said: Quite optimistic Steve Carlson update on his gofundme from yesterday: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-steve-carlson-put-on-the-foil On 13/01/2022 at 09:50, Salmon Mousse said: Hanson brother Steve Carlson rings the bell: He ain't going anywhere anytime soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted March 29, 2022 Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators NHL team, dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted April 4, 2022 News on Twitter that Mike Bossy is in palliative care battling lung cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted April 4, 2022 17 minutes ago, CastAway said: News on Twitter that Mike Bossy is in palliative care battling lung cancer. Wow, I think the diagnosis was known but it didn't seem that deadly yet. 3 DDP teams thought better though,. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
