Chris Snow, sportswriter turned NHL exec, dies after ALS battle - ESPN

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has died at age 42 after a lengthy public battle with Lou Gehrig's disease.

The Flames confirmed his death Saturday night.

In a statement, the Flames said, «We, along with the entire hockey community, are mourning the passing of Chris Snow. Even while battling ALS, Chris dedicated his life to helping others and he changed the lives of so many.»

Kelsie Snow said on social media her husband went into cardiac arrest Tuesday caused by a catastrophic brain injury from a lack of oxygen, which doctors did not expect him to wake from.

On Thursday, Kelsie Snow said tests confirmed her husband would not wake up, adding he remained on life support while organ donation was arranged because he offered his body to a clinical trial.

«We are so proud of him,» she posted.

Flames GM Craig Conroy said Snow never complained or showed he had a bad day, continuing to perform his job at a high standard.

«Through his journey, Chris became a true inspiration for all who knew him and an incredible advocate for everyone affected by ALS,» Conroy said. «We will never replace a person like Chris. We simply pay tribute to him by moving forward with the same passion that he brought to his life each day.»

Chris Snow lived his life to the fullest and changed the world along the way.

Despite his own battle, he was dedicated to helping find a cure for ALS and assisting others as much as he could.

His long-time friend Craig Conroy reflects on his life and his impact on the world.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Snow a «remarkable man whose courageous and relentless battle with ALS has been an inspiration to so many.»

«An innovative student of our game with an expertise in data analysis, Chris