Hockey community mourns the loss of longtime veteran at the age of 57
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The hockey community's mourning the loss of a longtime member at the age of 57.
Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1986 NHL draft, round 5 #98 overall, he went on to a long career with the Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, and several other organizations.
Lonnie Loach passes away at the age of 57
The NHL alumni confirmed saddening news on Wednesday, revealing that Lonnie Loach has lost his battle with cancer.
«The NHL Alumni Association is deeply saddened to learn that Lonnie Loach has passed away at the age of 57.
Lonnie was a standout player for the OHL's Guelph Platers, winning the OHL's Rookie of the Year award in 1986 en route to winning the 1986 Memorial Cup with the Platers.
After being drafted to the NHL later that summer, Lonnie made his professional hockey debut in the IHL with the Saginaw Hawks during the 1988-89 season and would lead the IHL in regular-season scoring a few seasons later with Fort Wayne in 1990-91.»
- NHL Alumni Association
Lonnie was a standout player for the OHL's Guelph Platers, winning the OHL's Rookie of the Year award in 1986 en route to winning the 1986 Memorial Cup with the Platers.
After being drafted to the NHL later that summer, Lonnie made his professional hockey debut in the IHL with the Saginaw Hawks during the 1988-89 season and would lead the IHL in regular-season scoring a few seasons later with Fort Wayne in 1990-91.»
- NHL Alumni Association
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