Four time Stanley Cup champion passes away

The Detroit Red Wings revealed on social media on Friday that Marty Pavelich, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, had died at the age of 96 after a brief illness.

The Sault Ste. Marie native joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1947 and spent ten seasons with them before retiring following the 1956-57 campaign.

In 634 career games with the Detroit Red Wings, Pavelich had 252 points (93 goals, 159 assists) and 454 penalty minutes. He went on to add 28 points in 91 playoff games, helping Detroit win the Stanley Cup in 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955.

The thoughts of everyone here at Blade of Steel are with Pavelich's family and friends at this difficult time.

Source: Blade of Steel
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