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Stanley Cup Champion Ed Van Impe Dies at 84

5/2/2025

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Ed Van Impe, a beloved two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at 84. A fierce competitor and the team's second captain, he played a pivotal role in their 1974 and 1975 victories. Remembered for his hard-hitting style, one of his most infamous moments was a controversial hit on Valeri Kharlamov in 1976.

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Ed Van Impe, a beloved two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Philadelphia Flyers, has died at 84. A fierce competitor and the team's second captain, he played a pivotal role in their 1974 and 1975 victories. Remembered for his hard-hitting style, one of his most infamous moments was a controversial hit on Valeri Kharlamov in 1976.