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Hockey Legend Al MacNeil Passes Away at 89

1/7/2025

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Al MacNeil, a beloved figure in hockey, has passed away at 89 in Calgary. The former NHL player and coach led the Montreal Canadiens to a Stanley Cup victory in 1971 and played a pivotal role in the Calgary Flames' 1989 championship as an executive. He leaves behind his wife, Norma, and two cherished children.

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Al MacNeil, a beloved figure in hockey, has passed away at 89 in Calgary. The former NHL player and coach led the Montreal Canadiens to a Stanley Cup victory in 1971 and played a pivotal role in the Calgary Flames' 1989 championship as an executive. He leaves behind his wife, Norma, and two cherished children.