Gordie Howe, a Canadian hockey legend who played over two decades of professional hockey, has died. He was 88.
Known as Mr. Hockey, Howe died early Friday morning at his home in Ohio.
Gordie Howe’s family released a statement. pic.twitter.com/YLQOcn41IH
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) June 10, 2016
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Howe was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 1972. Over 26 seasons in the NHL and six more in the WHA he won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings four times, won six Hart Trophies as the league’s most valuable player and six Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer.
In 2014, Howe suffered a significant stroke while visiting his daughter in Lubbock, Texas.
My condolences to the family of Gordie Howe, the Detroit Red Wings and all his fans around the world. He will always be Mr. Hockey.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 10, 2016
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Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
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My family and are crushed to have learned of the passing of our friend Gordie Howe. Rip #9 pic.twitter.com/aTXPDDfqWb — Michael Bublé (@michaelbuble) June 10, 2016
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Mr Hockey. RIP Gordie Howe. #9
— Tom Cavanagh (@CavanaghTom) June 10, 2016
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My deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Gordie Howe. #RIP Mr. Hockey #legends — Marie-Philip Poulin (@pou29) June 10, 2016
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Gordie Howe. Our condolences are extended to the Howe family. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/ZsoC5mzTuC
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 10, 2016
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Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP — Mario Lemieux (@MarioLemieuxFdn) June 10, 2016
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