TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 19: Howie Meeker shakes Tomas Kaberle #12 of the Boston Bruins' hand with Dion Phaneuf #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs before game action at the Air Canada Centre March 19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the rest of the hockey world learned of the passing of Howie Meeker. The former player, coach and broadcaster was 97 years-old.
At 4:15 pm, the Toronto Maple Leafs released a statement informing their fans of his passing.