Former NHL goaltender, hockey broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67

Former NHL goaltender and longtime hockey broadcaster Greg Millen has died at 67.

The NHL Alumni Association announced his death Monday but did not provide a cause.

Millen spent 14 years in the NHL from 1978-92, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago and the Detroit Red Wings.

The Toronto native was a sixth-round pick (102nd overall) in the 1977 NHL draft by the Penguins. Millen played in 604 career games, making 582 starts and recording a 3.88 goals-against average and a save percentage of .873.

"Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg's family at this very difficult time," the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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"We are saddened by the loss of former Blues goaltender Greg Millen, who proudly wore the `Note from 1985-90. Our thoughts are with all Millen's family, friends, and fans at this time," the St. Louis Blues said in a statement on X.

He immediately went into broadcasting following the conclusion of his career, covering the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93.

"The Ottawa Senators were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg Millen, the first ever .Sens TV colour commentator and a beloved national broadcaster. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, as well as all of his fans who enjoyed both his hockey career and his part in so many historic