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Former Calgary Flame Sasha Lakovic Has Died

Former Calgary Flames enforcer Sasha Lakovic died today.

Sasha 'Pit Bull' Lakovic, 45, has died. B.C.-born hockey enforcer diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer last year: https://t.co/EaP1sdrz8W

— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) April 25, 2017

Lakovic was 45 years old and was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer last year. The Vancouver native had a short run with the Flames during the 1996-97 season. He played in 19 games and while he only collected 1 point, he managed to rack up 54 PIM. Lakovic played the remained of his career in the NHL with the NJ Devils.