What are some registered deaths on ice in NHL? If so how did they happen?
Bill Masterton (January 13, 1968): Masterton died in hospital two days after suffering a head injury during a game against the Oakland Seals. He was struck in the temple by a slapshot from the Seals' Ron Harris and never regained consciousness.
Ace Bailey (March 12, 1977): Bailey died on the ice after suffering a heart attack during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He collapsed at the end of his shift and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Terry Harper (April 19, 2019): Harper died suddenly at the age of 64 from a heart attack while coaching a youth hockey game in Amherst, New York. He was a former NHL player and coach.
Related Questions and Answers
- How many players have died on the ice in the NHL? Three.
- Who was the first NHL player to die on the ice? Bill Masterton.
- What caused Ace Bailey's death? Heart attack.
- How old was Terry Harper when he died? 64.
- What was Terry Harper doing when he died? Coaching a youth hockey game.
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