Former NHL goaltender and hockey broadcaster Greg Millen has died at 67. He spent 14 years in the NHL from 1978-92, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago and the Detroit Red Wings.
Toronto native was previously part of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, NHL on Sportsnet
The Canadian Press
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Former NHL goaltender and longtime hockey broadcaster Greg Millen has died at 67.
The NHL Alumni Association announced his death Monday but did not provide a cause.
Millen spent 14 years in the NHL from 1978-92, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago and the Detroit Red Wings.
The Toronto native was a sixth-round pick (102nd overall) in the 1977 NHL draft by the Penguins. Millen played in 604 career games, making 582 starts and recording a 3.88 goals-against average and a save percentage of .873.
“Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg’s family at this very difficult time,” the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
It is with heavy hearts we share the sudden passing of Greg Millen today. He played 14 seasons between the pipes in the National Hockey League for six teams: the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings.… pic.twitter.com/8bW05zgSx6
“We are saddened by the loss of former Blues goaltender Greg Millen, who proudly wore the `Note from 1985-90. Our thoughts are with all Millen’s family, friends, and fans at this time,” the St. Louis Blues said in a statement on X.
He immediately went into broadcasting following the conclusion of his career, covering the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93.
“The Ottawa Senators were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg Millen, the first ever .Sens TV colour commentator and a beloved national broadcaster. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, as well as all of his fans who enjoyed both his hockey career and his part in so many historic game calls,” the Senators said in a statement on X.
Millen was also a part of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet. In all, he covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL all-star games.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg Millen’s family and friends following his passing today. After his 14-season NHL career, Greg went into broadcasting and we were so fortunate to have him as a part of our Flames Sportsnet family. Rest in peace, Millsy,” the Calgary Flames said in a statement on X.
In a statement passing along its condolences on X, Sportsnet called Millen a “trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years.”
“It is with heavy hearts that we at Sportsnet mourn the passing of Greg Millen, a beloved figure in our hockey community and cherished member of our NHL on Sportsnet team. 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.”
