Bill Hay, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win a Stanley Cup in 1960-61 and was one of hockey's great ambassadors, has died at the age of 88.
Hay won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1959-60, finishing 13th in league scoring with 55 points (18 goals, 37 assists). The following season, Hay -- centering the "Million Dollar Line" with fellow Hall of Famer Bobby Hull and Murray Balfour -- upped his point total to 59 while helping to lead Chicago to its first Stanley Cup title in 22 seasons.
"Bill Hay was born into a hockey family, won the Stanley Cup as a player and then devoted his post-playing career to growing the game at all levels and honoring its brightest stars," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.