Longtime NHL goalie, broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67

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Longtime NHL goaltender Greg Millen, who has been a hockey broadcaster since ending his playing days on the ice, has died. 

Millen was 67 years old. 

The NHL Alumni Association announced Millen’s death on Monday, saying it was "sudden," though a cause was not announced. 

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Goalie Greg Millen, #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins, defends the goal against the Washington Capitals during a National Hockey League game at the Civic Arena circa 1979 in Pittsburgh. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

"It is with heavy hearts we share the sudden passing of Greg Millen today," the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement. "… Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg’s family at this very difficult time."

Sportsnet also released a statement on Millen, saying that "Greg left an indelible mark on the sport" as both a player and broadcaster. 

"With his infectious passion for the game, sharp insights and quick wit, Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years."

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Millen spent 14 seasons in the NHL, playing for six different squads from 1978-92. He was a Pittsburgh Penguins goalie first before spending time with the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. 

Through his 604 games in net, Millen had a 2.71 goals-against average as well as 17 career shutouts, which includes leading the NHL in that category in 1989. 

Hartford Whalers goaltender Greg Millen doubles over to try to stop a puck that sailed wide during a game against the