“From the Rink to the Broadcast Booth: The Inspiring Legacy of Greg Millen, NHL Goaltender and Beloved Commentator, Ends at 67”
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Millen played 14 NHL seasons for six different teams from 1978-1992. He started his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins then played for the Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks before playing his final season with the Detroit Red Wings.
In total, Millen played 604 NHL games in goal with a 2.71 goals-against average and 17 career shutouts. He led the league in shutouts with six in 1989.
After retiring, Millen began his broadcasting career covering the Ottawa Senators during the team’s debut season in 1992-93. He went on to do color commentary for the CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada” and then for the NHL on Sportsnet.
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