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Hall of Fame D Pilote passes away at age 85

CHICAGO — Hall of Fame defenceman Pierre Pilote, a three-time Norris Trophy winner who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. He was 85. Pilote passed away Saturday night, according to the Blackhawks.
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CHICAGO — Hall of Fame defenceman Pierre Pilote, a three-time Norris Trophy winner who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. He was 85.

Pilote passed away Saturday night, according to the Blackhawks. The team says he will be remembered "for his toughness, leadership and reliability on the ice."

Pilote played 13 of his 14 NHL seasons for Chicago. He captained the Blackhawks from 1961-68. His No. 3 jersey was retired by the team in November 2008.

The Pilote family says in a statement released by the team that it's proud of what he "accomplished in his professional career and thankful that his legacy will be preserved with the retirement of his #3 by the team."

Pilote, a native of Kenogami, Quebec, had 80 goals and 418 assists in 890 career NHL games.

The Associated Press