Tragedy Strikes The Hockey World As Former Original-Six Member Passes Away At 81-Years Old
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The hockey world is left mourning after reports confirm former Original-Six member, Andre Champagne as sadly passed at the age of 81-years old.
According to reports, the former member of the Original Six Toronto Maple Leafs, Andre Champagne, was involved in a two-vehicle accident in Tulsa.
Champagne was a longtime journeyman in hockey community as truly marked himself as a sports icon in the Toronto area, after he had won the Memorial Cup with Toronto St. Michael's in 1961.
However, Andre's time in the NHL was short lived, as he only managed to make two appearances with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Where he made his debut in February of 1963, against the Boston Bruins at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, and then would get another opportunity later in February against the Chicago 'Black Hawks'.
NHL Alumni Confirms The Heartbreaking Passing Of Andre Champagne
The NHL Alumni Association is saddened to learn that Andre Champagne has passed away at the age of 81.
From Eastview, Ontario, Andre enjoyed an incredibly successful junior hockey career, winning the Memorial Cup with Toronto St. Michael's in 1961.
Andre made his NHL debut on February 23, 1963, against the Boston Bruins at Maple Leaf Gardens, and would play one more game on February 27 against the Chicago Black Hawks.
After his time in Toronto, Andre joined the Rochester Americans, Toronto's AHL affiliate at the time, for the 1963 Calder Cup Playoffs. Andre returned to junior hockey for the 1963-64 season with the Toronto Marlboros, where he'd win his second Memorial Cup.
Andre's professional hockey career later took him to Tulsa in the Central Professional Hockey League, before returning to AHL Rochester, where he'd play his final three seasons.
We send our deepest condolences to Andre's family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time."
- NHL Alumni Association
From Eastview, Ontario, Andre enjoyed an incredibly successful junior hockey career, winning the Memorial Cup with Toronto St. Michael's in 1961.
Andre made his NHL debut on February 23, 1963, against the Boston Bruins at Maple Leaf Gardens, and would play one more game on February 27 against the Chicago Black Hawks.
After his time in Toronto, Andre joined the Rochester Americans, Toronto's AHL affiliate at the time, for the 1963 Calder Cup Playoffs. Andre returned to junior hockey for the 1963-64 season with the Toronto Marlboros, where he'd win his second Memorial Cup.
Andre's professional hockey career later took him to Tulsa in the Central Professional Hockey League, before returning to AHL Rochester, where he'd play his final three seasons.
We send our deepest condolences to Andre's family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time."
- NHL Alumni Association
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider, we'd like to send our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Andre Champagne as they navigate through this difficult time.
May you Rest In Peace, Andre Champagne.
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