Its been a tough week for hockey fans, first with the passing of Ted Lindsay. Additionally, hitting closer to home, the hockey world lost New York Rangers legend, Harry Howell.
Howell, 86-years old, passed away late Saturday night.
The defenseman played 17 seasons for the Rangers from 1952-1969, appearing in six NHL All-Star games. Howell won the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman in 1966-1967.
Appearing in 1160 games, Howell put forth 82 goals along with 263 assists for 345 points. The tough man on the ice also recorded 1147 penalty minutes in the hard playing days of the NHL.