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Former Blackhawks F Kyle Calder Dies at 47
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Los Angeles Kings leftwing Kyle Calder (19) skates the puck up ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Oct. 31, 2007. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
By Reuters
6/16/2026Updated: 6/16/2026

Kyle Calder, a forward who played 10 seasons in the NHL for five different teams, died Monday. He was 47.

The National Hockey League’s Alumni Association announced the news Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.

“(Calder) earned the respect of teammates, opponents and fans alike through his relentless work ethic, determination, and character,” the NHL Alumni Association wrote.

Calder recorded 294 points (114 goals, 180 assists) in 590 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. He was selected by the Blackhawks in the fifth round of the 1997 NHL Draft.

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