Bert Olmstead, a Hockey Hall of Fame wing who played on five Stanley Cup championship teams, four times with the Montreal Canadiens of the 1950s, died on Tuesday in High River, Alberta. He was 89.
His death was announced by the Canadiens.
Playing in the N.H.L. for 14 seasons, Olmstead was especially adept at beating opponents to the puck in the corner and then setting up goals with pinpoint passes to the likes of Maurice Richard, Jean Béliveau and Boom Boom Geoffrion.
For all the talent on the Canadiens, Olmstead could be tough on his teammates when he felt they were not at their best.