Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Ab McDonald died Tuesday night at age 82, the team announced Wednesday.
Ab McDonald, an important member of the 1961 Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks, passed away last night at the age of 82.
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) September 5, 2018
On behalf of the entire Blackhawks organization, we extend our deepest condolences to the McDonald family and all of Ab’s friends and former teammates. pic.twitter.com/RC1xjL3wdd
McDonald played 15 years in the NHL from 1957-1972 with the Canadiens, Blackhawks, Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins, and Blues. He also played two years in the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets from 1972-1974.
"We at True North Sports + Entertainment and the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club are saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. McDonald," True North Sports + Entertainment chairman and Winnipeg Jets governor Mark Chipman said in a release. "He was a legend in this city's hockey history as the first captain of the Winnipeg Jets in 1972 and scoring the team's first-ever goal in the World Hockey Association. As a Winnipegger, he made this city proud by also playing 14 seasons in the NHL and capturing four Stanley Cups."
McDonald won four straight Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and Blackhawks from 1958-1961. He concluded his career as a five-time All-Star with 182 goals and 430 points in 762 games in the NHL and another 29 goals and 70 points in 147 games in the WHA.
The #RedWings would like to send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ab McDonald, a long-time NHLer and former Red Wings forward, who passed away in Winnipeg on Tuesday at the age of 82. pic.twitter.com/5TZswbEfkl
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 5, 2018
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