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Walt Poddubny Suddenly Passes Away
by Paul on 03/21/09 at 08:01 PM ET
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via TSN,
Former NHL forward Walt Poddubny died suddenly on Saturday, reports the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal.
Poddubny had been living in Thunder Bay ON., and a source close to the family told the Chronicle-Journal the 49-year-old collapsed this morning. The cause of death is unknown.
Poddubny had stints with the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques and New Jersey Devils over his 11 NHL seasons. He had 422 points (184 goals, 238 assists) in 468 career NHL games.
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As a friend of the family near Ottawa, I was very sad to hear this and extend sympathies to the entire family.
Posted by Gary Santia from ottawa on 03/22/09 at 01:51 PM ET
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Walt was a fantastic guy on and off the ice! All that knew him will miss him greatly! Blessing to his family and friends around the world.
Posted by Stirling Wright on 03/22/09 at 12:46 PM ET