NHL Legend Claude Lemieux to Donate Brain to CTE Research In a poignant move, the family of former NHL player Claude Lemieux has announced that his brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) Center. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and 13-year NHL veteran, had a storied career marked by his physical play and numerous confrontations on the ice. By contributing his brain to research, Lemieux's family is hoping to shed light on the long-term effects of head trauma in hockey and other contact sports, potentially helping to prevent similar fates for future generations of athletes. This selfless act is a testament to Lemieux's enduring legacy and commitment to the sport he loved.

Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says  Audacy