Bill Hay, NHL Star and Executive, Dies at 88

Bill Hay, former Chicago Blackhawks center and influential hockey executive, has passed away at the age of 88. Hay, a native of Saskatchewan, won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1960 and helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961. Following his playing career, he served as president and CEO of the Calgary Flames and COO of Hockey Canada. He was also a long-serving chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Hall as a builder in 2015. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised Hay for his dedication to growing the game at all levels and honoring its stars. The hockey world mourns his passing, offering condolences to his family and friends.