Former Stanley Cup Champion and Vancouver Canuck Sadly Passes Away at Age 62
It's a sad day for the Vancouver Canucks family as it was announced that former player Maurice 'Moe' Lemay has passed away at the age of 62.
The Vancouver Canucks have been around since 1970 and have seen a laundry list of icons, legends, and notable names pass through their team at one point or another. The team also has a rich history of appreciating the underdog, and admiring the grittier role-players keeping the team together (see Trevor Linden).
So it was sad for the hockey world and Vancouver to hear of the passing of former player Maurice 'Moe' Lemay, who passed away this weekend at the age of 62.
Lemay spent six seasons with the Canucks from 1981-1986 after being drafted by the team in the 5th Round in 1981. His breakout campaign came in 1984-85 when he scored 21 goals and 31 assists for the Canucks which included a lineup with Patrik Sundstrom, and Cam Neely. Moving to the Edmonton Oilers at the start of the 86-87 season, Lemay etched his name in history after winning a Stanley Cup with the Oilers during the dominant stretch of their dynasty.
Spending time bouncing between the AHL and NHL for a few years after, he decided to head to Europe and play in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and most notably Germany. Finding his offensive touch overseas, he had a very solid career before retiring after the 1999-2000 season. His highlight in Europe includes a 96-point outburst during his time in the German Bundesliga and made a name for himself in a smaller hockey market.
The Vancouver Canucks family is a little sadder after hearing of the passing of Lemay, and it's unknown if they will do anything to commemorate the life of their former player, but regardless he made his name all over hockey even if it wasn't as notable as some others.
We here at Blade of Steel would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maurice 'Moe' Lemay.
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Rest in Peace Maurice 'Moe' Lemay |
