“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.”

Al MacNeil, who was the first head coach of the Calgary Flames and has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup four times, has passed away at the age of 89.

The Calgary Flames announced on Monday afternoon that former executive and head coach Al MacNeil passed away at 89 with his family by his side in Calgary. At 20, MacNeil made his NHL debut in 1955-56 with the Toronto Maple Leafs,

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.

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 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.