NHL Legend Claude Lemieux's Family Makes Selfless Decision for the Sake of Science 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. This decision is a significant step towards understanding the long-term effects of head injuries on athletes, particularly those in contact sports like hockey. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, played in the NHL for over two decades, taking hundreds of hits that could have contributed to the development of CTE. By donating his brain, Lemieux's family hopes to raise awareness about the risks of repeated head trauma and contribute to groundbreaking research that may one day improve the safety of athletes.

Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says  CBC