Former Islanders defenseman Jean Potvin died on Tuesday evening on the age of 72, the group introduced. A explanation for dying was not offered.
“Our ideas and prayers exit to all the Potvin household,” normal supervisor Lou Lamoriello stated in an announcement. “Jean was a frontrunner on the ice, serving to the group win two Stanley Cup Championships. He made his residence on the Island and was at all times such a pleasant face in our neighborhood. We ship our honest condolences to all those that grieve his loss.”
Jean, whose brother Denis was a Corridor of Fame defenseman for the group, had an 11-year NHL profession, enjoying the majority of it with the Islanders. He additionally had stints with the Kings, Flyers, Cleveland Barons and Minnesota North Stars.
His ultimate two seasons have been the Islanders’ first two Stanley Cup years, in 1980 and 1981. He completed his profession with 46 objectives and 167 assists. He additionally holds the excellence of being the one Islander defenseman aside from his brother to attain a hat trick.
Potvin additionally labored on Islanders radio broadcasts for eight years following the top of his enjoying profession.
A local of Ottawa, Potvin continued to be concerned within the Lengthy Island neighborhood for years following his retirement. He served on the Nassau County Boy Scouts of America Board of Administrators for over a decade and labored with Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens.
His is survived by his spouse, Lorraine, and his youngsters Kim, Leslie and Justin.
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