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Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup winning defenseman who played for several NHL organizations, dies at 58

MONTREAL (AP) — Lyle Odelein, a defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 and played for several other NHL organizations, has died.Odelein's death on Friday was confirmed in social media posts by several teams he…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:49 PM
Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup winning defenseman who played for several NHL organizations, dies at 58
Key Things to Know
  • Former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup winner Lyle Odelein has died at age 58.
  • Odelein reportedly passed away late Friday evening following a heart attack.
  • He won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens during the 1993 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58. Reports confirmed that Odelein passed away late Friday evening following a reported heart attack. He enjoyed a 16-year career in the NHL, which included winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.

Throughout his lengthy professional hockey career, Odelein played for several organizations across the league, including the Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets, where he served as the franchise's first captain.

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