The Blackhawks family is mourning the loss of Stanley Cup champion Pierre Pilote.
Pilote passed away Saturday night at the age of 85. The Blackhawks released a statement Sunday afternoon:
The Chicago Blackhawks offer our sincere condolences to the family of Pierre Pilote as we mourn his passing. Pierre was one of the most decorated defenseman in NHL history and was a valuable member of the 1961 Stanley Cup championship team. He will be remembered for his toughness, leadership and reliability on the ice—as proven by his captaincy and streak of 376 consecutive games played. We will forever be grateful for his incredible contribution to the Blackhawks and the game of hockey.