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Former Montreal Canadiens centreman, Chuck Lefley, known for securing two Stanley Cup championships in the early 1970s, has passed away at the age of 76.
According to a statement issued by the Canadiens on Saturday, Lefley’s passing occurred on Monday in Grosse Isle, Manitoba. The reason for his death was not disclosed.
Born in Winnipeg and raised in Grosse Isle, Lefley was drafted by Montreal as the sixth overall pick in the 1970 NHL Entry Draft.
He contributed to the Canadiens’ Stanley Cup victories in both 1971 and 1973.
During his tenure with the Canadiens, Lefley accumulated 45 goals and 60 assists across 174 regular-season matchups. His playoff statistics included three goals and six assists over 24 appearances.
For the 1974-75 season, Lefley was involved in a trade that sent him to the St. Louis Blues, subsequently achieving a career-high 43 goals and 85 points during the 1975-76 campaign.
His NHL career concluded with a total of 292 points recorded over 407 games played.
