Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, dies at 67
[April 08, 2025]
Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, died
on Monday. He was 67.
The NHL Alumni Association didn't provide a cause in announcing his
death on social media.
Millen suited up in 14 NHL seasons with six different teams — the
Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec
Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. He finished his
career 215-284-89 with a 3.88 goals-against average. He also had 17
shutouts. |
Edmonton Oilers' Wayne Gretzky (99) reaches out to handle the puck in
front of St. Louis Blues' goalie Greg Millen (29) to set up a scoring
attempt during the first period of NHL game played, Wednesday, Jan. 29,
1986 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Oscar Waters,File) |
|
After his playing career, Millen immediately
slid over into broadcasting. He was with the Ottawa Senators
during their inaugural season in 1992-93.
Over his broadcasting career, Millen was part of CBC’s “Hockey
Night in Canada” and the NHL on Sportsnet. He covered three
Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals
and 12 NHL All-Star games.
“The Pittsburgh Penguins extend their heartfelt condolences to
the family and friends of former Penguins goaltender and NHL
broadcaster, Greg Millen,” the team wrote in a statement on
social media. Millen was a sixth-round pick of the Penguins in
1977.
The Blues echoed those sentiments on social media. Millen spent
parts of six seasons with St. Louis.
Chris Pronger, a Hall of Fame defenseman, posted on social
media: “Sad day learning of Greg Millen’s passing. He was one of
the first NHL players I got to interact with when I was in
Peterborough. He was in between NHL jobs and wanted to get some
shots. Generous with his time and talking about the game. Lost a
great man today. RIP Millsy.”
In a statement, Sportsnet said Millen was a “trusted and
familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more
than 30 years.” The network added: ”As both a player and
broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport, as well
as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and
listen to him.”
All contents © copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights
reserved |
|
|
