Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer
Summary
Ron Duguay, a former NHL player who played nearly 1,000 games from the late 1970s to the 1980s, has died at age 69 after battling cancer. He was known for his skill and style on the ice and played for teams including the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings.Key Facts
- Ron Duguay died at age 69 due to cancer.
- He played almost 1,000 NHL games from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
- The New York Rangers drafted him 13th overall in 1977.
- Duguay was an NHL All-Star in the 1981-82 season.
- He played for the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings.
- Duguay scored 673 points in his NHL career, including playoffs.
- After the NHL, he played in Germany and minor leagues.
- Late in life, he was known for dating Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 U.S. vice presidential nominee.
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