Long NHL goalkeeper Greg Millen, who has been a hockey -TV company since he ended his play days on the ice, has died.
Millen was 67 years old.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Millen’s death on Monday and said it was “suddenly”, although a case was not announced.
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Goalkeeper Greg Millen, #29 of Pittsburgh Penguins, defends the goal against Washington Capitals during a National Hockey League match at the Civic Arena Circa 1979 in Pittsburgh. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Greg Millen today,” the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement. “… Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg’s family at this very difficult time.”
Sports network also released a statement about Millen and said “Greg left an indelible mark on the sport” as both player and TV company.
“With his contagious passion for the game, sharp insight and fast Vidd, Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the houses to millions of Canadians for more than 30 years.”
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Millen spent 14 seasons in the NHL and played for six different troops from 1978-92. He was a Pittsburgh Penguins goalkeeper first before spending time with Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings.
Through its 604 matches in the network, Millen had a 2.71 goal against the average as well as 17 career spills, which include leading NHL in this category in 1989.
Hartford Whalers goalkeeper Greg Millen doubles to try to stop a puck that sailed wide during a game against Boston Bruins at Boston Garden in Boston on April 4, 1982. (Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
“Pittsburgh Penguins expands their heartfelt compassion with the family and friends of former Penguins goalkeeper and NHL -TV company, Greg Millen,” the team wrote in a statement on social media.
The hockey world is in mourning together as several in the television company responded to the death of millennia.
“Just terrible news to watch today,” wrote former player and TV company Ray Ferraro on X. “Too young, compassion for Millsy’s family.”
Hockey writer Elliotte Friedman added, “Terrible Day for Everyone who worked with Greg. Loved Hockey and his role in it. The only thing he loved more was his growing family: wife, children and now grandchildren. Very, very sorry for their losses.”
Hockey analyst Greg Millen talks with panelists under the NHL Live on Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic 2014 on December 30, 2013 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Noah Graham/NHLI via Getty Images)
Millen began her TV career by covering the Ottawa senators during the team’s opening season in 1992. He would continue with color commentary to CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada”, as well as NHL on Sports Net.
Millen has covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups with Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL All-Star games as a TV company, according to NHLAA.
