Blackhawks great Pierre Pilote dies at 85
by By Chris Hine, Chicago Tribune
Sep 10, 2017
3 minutes
Pierre Pilote, a former Blackhawks captain and defenseman who helped the franchise hoist the Stanley Cup in 1961, died Saturday night. He was 85.
"The Chicago Blackhawks offer our sincere condolences to the family of Pierre Pilote as we mourn his passing," the Blackhawks said Sunday in a statement. "Pierre was one of the most decorated defensemen 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.
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