Al MacNeil, Calgary Flames

Flames Mourn Passing Of Al MacNeil
“The hockey world lost an icon today with the passing of Al MacNeil,” said Flames President of Hockey Operations Don Maloney. “‘Chopper’ was a Stanley Cup champion and a Calder Cup champion but most importantly ‘he was our friend and mentor. We will sincerely miss his company and our conversations.”
Former Flames Executive & Coach MacNeil Passes Away
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time Flames executive and former head coach Al MacNeil. Al passed away at the age of 89 years, on Jan. 5, 2025, surrounded by his family in Calgary: https://t.co/4KV9YBjYwA You will be so missed, Chopper. Rest in peace ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8JVVh6PS1B
Former Calgary Flames coach and longtime executive Al MacNeil dead at 89
The Flames said in a news release Monday that Al MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.
Former Flames, Canadiens head coach Al MacNeil dies at 89
A decorated executive has passed away. The Calgary Flames announced that former team executive and head coach Al MacNeil died on Sunday at the age of 89.
The Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of Al MacNeil
The Montreal Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of Al MacNeil, who passed away at the age of 89. He played 61 games with the Canadiens in 1961-62 and was an assistant coach for the Habs in 1970-71.
Flames announce the passing of a franchise icon
The Calgary Flames have announced that long-time team executive and former head coach Al MacNeil has passed away at age 89. A four time Stanley Cup champion, MacNeil was a “hockey lifer” whose impact on the game spanned multiple generations.
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