Former NHLer Walt Poddubny has died at 49.The Associated Press reports the Thunder Bay native collapsed and died at his sister’s home. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Poddubny, chosen 90th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980 NHL draft, spent 11 seasons in the NHL, collecting 185 goals and 238 assists in 468 games. A three-time 30-goal scorer, in addition to the Oilers, he suited up for Toronto, the New York Rangers, Quebec and New Jersey.
He also coached Anchorage of the West Coast Hockey League and returned to his hometown six years ago to be closer to his children and pass his expertise to younger generations.
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