Former Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein dies at age 58 from heart attack
Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein, a member of the 1993 Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens, has passed away at age 58 due to a heart attack. Odelein played 16 seasons in the NHL across several franchises.
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Odelein was a notable figure in hockey history, serving as the first captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets franchise.
at 7:44 p.m. Former Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who was part of Montreal’s last Stanley Cup team in 1993, died Friday at age 58.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Odelein died of a heart attack . The native of Quill Lake, Sask., played seven seasons with the Canadiens after being selected by the team in the seventh round (141st overall) of the 1986 NHL Draft.
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