Legendary NHL Forward Claude Lemieux Passes Away at 60 In a shocking loss to the hockey world, Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and 21-year veteran of the National Hockey League, has tragically passed away at the age of 60. The Montreal Canadiens, a team Lemieux had a long and storied history with, announced the news on Thursday. Lemieux was in Montreal this week, serving as a guest of the team, a testament to the enduring impact he had on the franchise and the sport as a whole. As a player, Lemieux was known for his tenacious on-ice presence and clutch performances in the playoffs, earning him a reputation as one of the greatest players of his generation.

MONTREAL-- Claude Lemieux, a 21-year NHL veteran and four-time Stanley Cup winner, has died at the age of 60, the Montreal Canadiens announced Thursday.  He was in Montreal this week, serving as the ...