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L’ancien du CH Lyle Odelein est décédé

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Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lyle Odelein, who helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1993, has passed away at age 58. Reports indicate he died of a heart attack. Odelein played 16 seasons in the NHL, spending his prime years with Montreal from 1990 to 1996, where he recorded 20 goals and 75 assists in 420 games. His career achievements are being highlighted following the news of his death. Further details about his passing and his life beyond hockey are being sought.

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Jargon, Translated

CH
An abbreviation for the Montreal Canadiens, a professional ice hockey team.
defenceman
A defensive player in ice hockey whose main role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
Stanley Cup
The championship trophy awarded annually to the winner of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs.
NHL
The National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America.

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  • Lyle Odelein was a former player for the Montreal Canadiens.
    Reported by: TVA Nouvelles, CBC News, CTV News
  • Lyle Odelein has died.
    Reported by: TVA Nouvelles, CBC News, CTV News
  • Lyle Odelein was 58 years old when he died.
    Reported by: CBC News, CTV News
  • Lyle Odelein won a Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens.
    Reported by: CBC News, CTV News

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  • Lyle Odelein died of a heart attack.
    Source: CBC News
  • Lyle Odelein played 16 NHL seasons.
    Source: CBC News
  • Lyle Odelein played his last NHL season in 2005-06.
    Source: CBC News
  • Lyle Odelein was from Quill Lake, Saskatchewan.
    Source: CBC News
  • Lyle Odelein scored 20 goals and 75 assists in 420 games with Montreal.
    Source: CBC News

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