The NHL announced Saturday that Hockey Hall of Famer Emile Francis died at the age of 95.
The league also shared a statement from commissioner Gary Bettman:
"The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Emile Francis, a Hall of Fame coach and general manager whose infectious personality was as beloved as his hockey acumen was revered. Nicknamed 'The Cat' for his quick reflexes as a junior goaltender in his native Saskatchewan, the diminutive Francis appeared in 95 games with the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers over six seasons, which he spent mostly in the minors.