Devastating News as the Detroit Red Wings and Hockey World Mourn the Loss of 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion

The Detroit Red Wings made a very sad announcement today, revealing that three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio has passed away at the age of 93.

Delvecchio made his NHL debut with the Red Wings during the 1950-51 season, appearing in a single game and registering zero points that year.

However, it was the beginning of a Hockey Hall of Fame career.

The forward would score 456 career goals and added 825 helpers for 1281 career points, an especially impressive feat considering the era he played in.

He would also win three Stanley Cups with the team in 1952, 1954, and 1955.

In addition to those championships, he would also win three Lady Byng trophies and was an NHL All-Star twice.

He is third all-time in Red Wings scoring leaders, only behind Steve Yzerman and of course, Gordie Howe.

Upon retiring as a player, he stayed with the organization joining as both the head coach and general manager for the 1973-74 season.

He remained in those roles for four years, but was unable to get his beloved Red Wings into the playoffs, ultimately retiring with an overall record of 82-131-32 as head coach.

The Red Wings shared a statement from Delvecchio's family, revealing that he passed away surrounded by his loved ones today at the age of 93.