Hockey Legend Tragically Passes Away at 89

Sad hockey news came in to the news cycle in early January as Connie "Mad Dog" Madigan passed away at 89.

Don Cherry took to twitter to remember his friend:

A vintage hockey account also paid respects:

Steve Carlson from the movie Slap Shot, where Madigan had a role, sent this out:

And finally a message from Sal Barry who interviewed him in 2019:

Madigan was a legend of the former professional WHL for the Portland Buckaroos, but he also played 20 NHL games with the St. Louis Blues. Perhaps his most famous claim to fame is that he was the oldest rookie in NHL history, having suit up for his league debut in January 1973 at the age of 38. When he made his comeback to the WHL in 1976, he was second all-time in minor league PIMs.

Aficionados of a specific era might be most familiar with Madigan from his part as goon Ross "Mad Dog" Madison in the cult classic film Slap Shot.

Rest in peace good sir.

As Read On Hockey Feed - NHL's 'oldest rookie' and actor from cult classic Slap Shot passes away at age 89

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