Claude Lemieux, fiery winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60
Summary
Claude Lemieux, a former NHL player who won four Stanley Cups, has died at age 60. Known for his strong and physical playing style, he played for several teams from 1983 to 2009 and was honored by the hockey community after his death.Key Facts
- Claude Lemieux won the Stanley Cup four times during his hockey career.
- He played 1,449 games in the regular season and playoffs with six NHL teams.
- Lemieux won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the 1995 playoffs.
- He was known for a physical style of play, including a notable hit on Kris Draper in 1996 that led to a suspension.
- Lemieux was the torch bearer for the Montreal Canadiens before a playoff game just days before his death.
- After retiring, he became a player agent for current NHL athletes.
- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman called him one of the greatest players in important games.
- Lemieux’s death was announced by the NHL Alumni Association; no cause of death was given.
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