Former Penguins defenseman Lyle Odelein dies at 58
The Pittsburgh Penguins are mourning the death of one of their own.
Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58, according to a statement from the team. Odelein played a total of 1,056 games in the NHL between 1989 and 2006, with his final allegiance being to Pittsburgh before retiring. He holds the league's 30th position for career penalty minutes, with a total of 2,316.
The Penguins described Odelein as having a "tough exterior on the ice" and a "generous heart and enormous laugh." The organization expressed their condolences to Odelein's wife, Laurel, their children, and the Odelein family.
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