Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at the age of 60.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux’s death on its social media. A cause of death was not immediately available.
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Lemieux spent his 21-year career with the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995 as a member of the New Jersey Devils.
Lemieux is one of only 11 NHL players to win the Stanley Cup with three different franchises.
“Today is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. “A fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in big moments, Claude was a relentless, courageous, and tenacious player who led the team to the highest honors. He embodied the very essence of being a Montreal Canadiens player. Today we mourn the untimely passing of one of our champions. Our thoughts are with his family on this difficult day.”
Lemieux carried the torch for the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.
