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Hockey Legend Bill Hay Passes Away at 88

Bill Hay, a pivotal figure in hockey both on and off the ice, leaves behind a legacy of excellence and dedication to the sport.

  • Bill Hay was instrumental in the Chicago Blackhawks' 1961 Stanley Cup victory, playing alongside Bobby Hull.
  • Hay's career spanned eight NHL seasons, during which he amassed 113 goals and 273 assists in 506 games.
  • After retiring, Hay served as president and CEO of the Calgary Flames and played a key role in Canadian hockey administration.
  • He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2015, following in the footsteps of his father, Charles Hay.
  • Hay's contributions extended beyond the rink, as he was a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee and its board of directors for many years.
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