Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, died on Monday. He was 67.
The NHL Alumni Affiliation didn’t present a trigger in asserting his demise on social media.
Millen suited up in 14 NHL seasons with six totally different groups — the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, the Blackhawks and Detroit Crimson Wings. He completed his profession 215-284-89 with a 3.88 goals-against common. He additionally had 17 shutouts.
We’re deeply saddened to study of the passing of former Blackhawks goaltender Greg Millen. Our ideas and prayers exit to Greg’s household, associates and all hockey followers who loved his name. https://t.co/xVomjizKpF
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 8, 2025
After his enjoying profession, Millen instantly slid over into broadcasting. He was with the Ottawa Senators throughout their inaugural season in 1992-93.
Over his broadcasting profession, Millen was a part of CBC’s “Hockey Evening in Canada” and the NHL on Sportsnet. He coated three Olympic Video games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL All-Star video games.
“The Pittsburgh Penguins prolong their heartfelt condolences to the household and associates of former Penguins goaltender and NHL broadcaster, Greg Millen,” the staff wrote in an announcement on social media. Millen was a sixth-round choose of the Penguins in 1977.
The Blues echoed these sentiments on social media. Millen spent components of six seasons with St. Louis.
Chris Pronger, a Corridor of Fame defenseman, posted on social media: “Unhappy day studying of Greg Millen’s passing. He was one of many first NHL gamers I received to work together with after I was in Peterborough. He was in between NHL jobs and wished to get some pictures. Beneficiant together with his time and speaking in regards to the recreation. Misplaced an amazing man immediately. RIP Millsy.”
In an announcement, Sportsnet mentioned Millen was a “trusted and acquainted voice within the houses of hundreds of thousands of Canadians for greater than 30 years.” The community added: “As each a participant and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the game, in addition to everybody who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and hearken to him.”
