What Happened
Ron Duguay, a former New York Rangers forward who spent parts of his NHL career with three other clubs, has died of cancer at 69. A Rangers spokesperson said Thursday that the team was informed of the death by Duguay's family. Duguay was the 13th pick in the 1977 draft and played his first six seasons in New York, earning All-Star recognition in 1981-82. He later skated for Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles before a second stint with the Rangers.
Key Details
- Duguay was 69 and died of cancer, according to the Rangers.
- New York chose him 13th overall in the 1977 draft.
- He was an All-Star in 1981-82 while producing a point per game.
- He recorded 673 points across NHL regular-season and playoff games.
- He also played in Germany and the minor leagues after his NHL career.
- His family launched a GoFundMe this year to offset travel and treatment costs.
What It Means
Duguay was a familiar scoring forward in the late 1970s and 1980s, best remembered for his six seasons with the Rangers after being a high first-round pick. His career also took him to Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, and he remained a recognizable figure away from the rink later in life.