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Stanley Cup Winner Lyle Odelein Dies at 58
4 Oct
Summary
- Lyle Odelein, a 1993 Stanley Cup winner with Montreal, has passed away.
- He played 1,056 NHL games across eight teams during a 16-season career.
- Odelein survived a near-fatal blood infection in 2018 requiring major surgery.
Lyle Odelein, a defenseman celebrated for his role in the Montreal Canadiens' 1993 Stanley Cup victory, died on Friday at the age of 58. His death was confirmed by several NHL teams he represented.
Odelein's professional hockey journey included 1,056 games over 16 NHL seasons, playing for teams such as the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. He accumulated 252 points and 2,316 penalty minutes during his career.
In 2018, Odelein faced a severe health crisis after contracting a blood infection from a cactus prick, leading to multiple surgeries including a heart valve transplant. He had been residing in the Pittsburgh area.
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