Claude Lemieux's Family Releases Statement After NHL Legend's Death
Summary
Claude Lemieux, a former NHL player and four-time Stanley Cup winner, has died. His family said they will donate his brain to a research center studying brain injuries from repeated hits in sports.Key Facts
- Claude Lemieux played 1,215 NHL games over 21 seasons with six teams.
- He scored 379 goals and had 407 assists in regular season games.
- Lemieux was known for his physical style and important goals in playoff games.
- He scored 80 goals in 234 playoff games and had many penalty minutes.
- His family announced they will donate his brain to the CTE Center at Boston University to study effects of repeated head injuries.
- The family allows the center to use Lemieux's name in their research.
- Reports say Lemieux died by suicide, and the family asked people to talk about his death with care.
- Anyone in emotional distress can call or text 988 for support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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