NHL veteran defenseman battling lung cancer

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Josh Tupper
August 22, 2023 (3:46 PM)

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This summer has been filled with bad news from the hockey world and today has been no different. Today it was announced that longtime NHL defenceman Brad Maxwell is currently battling lung cancer. According to information provided the cancer has reportedly spread to other parts of his body as well.

"It is with great sadness that we share Brad Maxwell is currently battling aggressive lung cancer that has unfortunately spread," the GoFundMe post reads. "As a former Minnesota North Star player and current President of the MN NHL Alumni, he has brought joy and excitement to the ice for many fans. It is difficult to share that chemo and radiation are no longer working, but we are hopeful that a brand new treatment he is currently undergoing will be successful in his fight against cancer."

Maxwell, who is from Brandon, Manitoba played in 612 games in parts of ten seasons with the Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers. In his career he put up 368 points and 1,292 penalty minutes. He helped the North Stars, reach the 1981 Stanley Cup Final.

Everyone here at Hockey Unplugged is thinking of Brad Maxwell at this very difficult time. If you're able to donate to Maxwell's GoFundMe, the link can be found here: GoFundMe.

Source: KARE11

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