Former NHL Goalie and Hockey Broadcaster Greg Millen Dies at 67

The Toronto native formerly appeared on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada and NHL on Sportsnet.

Greg Millen, 67, a former NHL goaltender and long-time hockey broadcaster, has died.

The NHL Alumni Association reported his death on Monday but did not specify the cause.

From 1978 to 1992, Millen played 14 seasons in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago, and Detroit Red Wings.

The Pittsburgh Penguins selected the Toronto native in the sixth round (102nd overall) of the 1977 NHL draft.  Millen appeared in 604 games in his career, starting 582 of them, and had a 3.88 goals-against average and.873 save percentage.

"Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg's family at this challenging time," the NHL Alumni Association stated in a statement posted on X, previously Twitter.

We are devastated by the loss of former Blues goalkeeper Greg Millen, who proudly donned the 'Note from 1985 to 1990.  "Our thoughts are with Millen's family, friends, and fans at this time," the St. Louis Blues stated in a statement on X.

After finishing his career, he quickly got into radio, covering the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93.

"The Ottawa Senators were very sorry to learn of Greg Millen's passing, the first ever Sens TV colour commentator and the popular national broadcaster.  "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all of his fans who enjoyed both his hockey career and his role in so many historic game calls," the Senators said in a statement on X.

Millen has also been on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada and NHL on Sportsnet.  He covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals, and 12 NHL all-star games.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with Greg Millen's family and friends after his death today.  Greg got into broadcasting after his 14-season NHL career, and we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have him as a member of the Flames Sportsnet family.  "Rest in peace, Millsy," the Calgary Flames said on X.

Sportsnet sympathised with X, describing Millen as a "trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years."

"With deep emotions, we at Sportsnet mourn the passing of Greg Millen, a respected figure in our hockey community and a valued member of our NHL on Sportsnet team.  Greg made an unforgettable impression on the sport and everyone who knew, watched, and listened to him.