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Tragedy: The Chicago Blackhawks remember and mourn the loss of a legend today
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The Chicago Blackhawks organization is mourning the loss of legend Stan Mikita, who passed away at the age of 78, seven years ago to this day.
In 2018, Chicago Blackhawks icon Stan Mikita, passed away at the age of 78.
It was a long battle with Lewy body dementia for Mikita, which was heartbreakingly lost, the hockey world immediately felt his loss.
He debuted for the Blackhawks during the 1958-59 season and remained a key player in their lineup all the way until 1980.
Stan Mikita still holds impressive Blackhawks franchise-records
He is the fastest player and is currently the franchise leader in points with 926 assists alongside 1,467 points tallied up in his 1,396 games played in the NHL. He sits second in goal leaders (541), compared to Bobby Hull's 604.
"The greatest Blackhawk, Stan Mikita, passed seven years ago today. Check out this photo from his wedding, featuring Mike Ditka, Glenn Hall, and Bobby Hull."
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Mikita has been honored in several ways since he left us, and still continues to be a monument in the game of hockey.
"Stan Mikita will be always remembered as a champion, an innovator and a master of the game. He embodied the Chicago Blackhawks."
Once a Blackhawk, always a Blackhawk.
Rest in Peace, Stan Mikita. 1940-2018.
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