NHL Legend Dead Suddenly At 67 Years Old Monday

Originally posted on The Spun | By Matt Hladik | Last updated Apr 7, 2025 9:24 PM ET

The NHL family is mourning the sudden death of a former longtime player on Monday.

Greg Millen, who played 14 seasons as a goalie in the NHL with six different teams, passed away earlier today at the age of 67. Millen, a native of Peterborough, Canada, debuted in 1978 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Overall, he appeared in 604 career games, finishing his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings in 1991-92.

Millen also suited up for the Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and St. Louis Blues. His regular season record was 215-284-89 with 15,737 career saves and a 3.88 GAA.

After his playing days were over, Millen immediately went into broadcasting, starting off by covering the Ottawa Senators in 1992-93.

WINNIPEG, MB - OCTOBER 14: Hockey Night in Canada colour analyst Greg Millen looks on as Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts to a play on the ice during third period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on October 14, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jets defeated the Canes 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images

Eventually, he became a respected commentator for CBC’s "Hockey Night in Canada" and the NHL on Sportsnet.

"He was known and loved by all in the broadcasting world! Millen has covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, twelve Stanley Cup finals, and twelve NHL All-Star games," the NHL Alumni X/Twitter account said Monday.

Millen later earned a master's degree in leadership from the University of Guelph in 2014 before becoming involved in leadership character development with the NHL's Seattle Kraken and other corporations and organizations. He also taught leadership at Fleming College in Peterborough.

"Greg left an indelible mark on the sport as as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and listen to him," Sportsnet PR said in a statement. "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.".

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 28: The Pittsburgh Penguins practice during Media Day for the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena on May 28, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Millen is survived by his wife and four children.

We would also like to extend our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this difficult time.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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