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“Mr. Hockey” Gordie Howe dies at the age of 88

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

Hockey legend Gordie Howe has passed away at the age of 88.

He died surrounded by family at his son Murray’s house in Ohio.

Howe amassed over 2300 points in just over 2200 games between the NHL and WHA with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Houston Aeros and New England Whalers.

He recorded a career-high in points during the 1968-69 NHL season with the Detroit Red Wings amassing 44 goals and 59 assists for a total of 103 points.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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