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Fox News
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Longtime NHL goalie, broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67
Longtime NHL goaltender Greg Millen, who has been a hockey broadcaster since ending his playing days on the ice, has died. Millen was 67 years old. The NHL Alumni Association announced Millen's death on Monday, saying it was "sudden," though a cause was not announced. "It is with heavy hearts we share the sudden passing of Greg Millen today," the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement. "… Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg's family at this very difficult time." Sportsnet also released a statement on Millen, saying that "Greg left an indelible mark on the sport" as both a player and broadcaster. "With his infectious passion for the game, sharp insights and quick wit, Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years." Millen spent 14 seasons in the NHL, playing for six different squads from 1978-92. He was a Pittsburgh Penguins goalie first before spending time with the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. Through his 604 games in net, Millen had a 2.71 goals-against average as well as 17 career shutouts, which includes leading the NHL in that category in 1989. "The Pittsburgh Penguins extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Penguins goaltender and NHL broadcaster, Greg Millen," the team wrote in a statement on social media. The hockey world is in mourning together, as several in the broadcasting business reacted to Millen's death. "Just terrible news to see today," former player and broadcaster Ray Ferraro wrote on X. "Way too young, condolences to Millsy's family." Hockey writer Elliotte Friedman added, "Awful day for everyone who worked with Greg. Loved hockey and his role in it. The only thing he loved more was his growing family: wife, children and, now, grandchildren. Very, very sorry for their loss." Millen began his broadcasting career by covering the Ottawa Senators during the team's inaugural season in 1992. He would go on to provide color commentary for CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada," as well as the NHL on Sportsnet. Millen has covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup Finals and 12 NHL All-star games as a broadcaster, according to the NHLAA. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hockey world reacts to death of longtime goalie, beloved broadcaster Greg Millen
The hockey world is mourning the death of Greg Millen, a fixture around NHL rinks for close to five decades — between the pipes and later in the broadcast booth. His passing was announced Monday by the NHL Alumni Association. He was 67. As Sportsnet said in a statement: 'As both a player and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport, as well as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him and listen to him.' Millen totalled more than 600 appearances as an NHL goaltender, including stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. The Toronto-raised twine-minder represented Canada at the world championship in 1982 and led the NHL in shutouts in 1988-89, when he posted six goose-eggs on behalf of the Blues. When he was done stopping pucks, he earned a reputation as one of the most honest and insightful analysts in the game. His voice was heard for years on Hockey Night in Canada and his long list of booth assignments included a dozen Stanley Cup finals and a hat-trick of Olympic tournaments. Most recently, Millen was a regular on Calgary Flames telecasts on Sportsnet. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg Millen's family and friends following his passing today,' the Flames said in a statement. 'After his 14-season NHL career, Greg went into broadcasting and we were so fortunate to have him as a part of our Flames Sportsnet family. Rest in peace, Millsy.' Millen leaves behind a wife and four children. As the media contingent at the Saddledome can attest, he always loved to talk hockey but would really beam when asked about his grandkids. The tributes to Millen rolled in Monday on social media …
CBC
08-04-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Former NHL goaltender, hockey broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67
Former NHL goaltender and longtime hockey broadcaster Greg Millen has died at 67. The NHL Alumni Association announced his death Monday but did not provide a cause. Millen spent 14 years in the NHL from 1978-92, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago and the Detroit Red Wings. The Toronto native was a sixth-round pick (102nd overall) in the 1977 NHL draft by the Penguins. Millen played in 604 career games, making 582 starts and recording a 3.88 goals-against average and a save percentage of .873. "Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Greg's family at this very difficult time," the NHL Alumni Association said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. "We are saddened by the loss of former Blues goaltender Greg Millen, who proudly wore the `Note from 1985-90. Our thoughts are with all Millen's family, friends, and fans at this time," the St. Louis Blues said in a statement on X. He immediately went into broadcasting following the conclusion of his career, covering the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93. "The Ottawa Senators were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg Millen, the first ever .Sens TV colour commentator and a beloved national broadcaster. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, as well as all of his fans who enjoyed both his hockey career and his part in so many historic game calls," the Senators said in a statement on X. Millen was also a part of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada and the NHL on Sportsnet. In all, he covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL all-star games. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg Millen's family and friends following his passing today. After his 14-season NHL career, Greg went into broadcasting and we were so fortunate to have him as a part of our Flames Sportsnet family. Rest in peace, Millsy," the Calgary Flames said in a statement on X. In a statement passing along its condolences on X, Sportsnet called Millen a "trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years." "It is with heavy hearts that we at Sportsnet mourn the passing of Greg Millen, a beloved figure in our hockey community and cherished member of our NHL on Sportsnet team. As both a player and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport, as well as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and listen to him."
