Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and coach Keith Magnuson was killed in an auto accident in suburban Toronto, the team said. He was 56.
Magnuson played for Chicago from 1969-1980 and coached the team for 1 1/2 seasons. He was riding with former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rob Ramage, Blackhawks spokesman Jim DeMaria said.
"We're still investigating, but it looks like one car crossed over the center median," York Region Const. Steve Morrell told the Canadian Press.
An official at William Osler Health Center in Toronto said Ramage was headed for surgery late Monday but wouldn't confirm his condition. Canadian Press cited media reports saying Ramage had suffered a dislocated hip and was in stable condition.
A woman from a different vehicle was also hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
The accident occurred at around 5pm Monday in Vaughan, a suburb just north of Toronto.
Magnuson, who was a member of the Blackhawks' 75th anniversary all-star team which was selected in 2001, played for Chicago from 1969-80. He had 14 goals, 125 assists and 1,442 penalty minutes in 589 NHL games. In 68 playoff games, he had three goals, nine assists and 164 penalty minutes.
Magnuson coached the Blackhawks from 1980-1982 and had a record of 49-57-26.
"He was hard-nosed. He was a tough guy," DeMaria said. "He wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a great player."
Magnuson continued to live in the Chicago area and remained visible with the team until his death, DeMaria said.
"He was a member of the alumni association of the Blackhawks and of the NHL," DeMaria said. "He was always down at the United Center and he always wished the team well."
Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz issued a statement extending sympathies to Magnuson's family.
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