‘Miracle On Ice’ player Pavelich found dead

Sports Live: Mark Pavelich, who was a key component of the Americans’ 1980 ‘Miracle On Ice’ Olympic hockey team, was found dead at a mental health treatment center in Minnesota, USA Hockey confirmed. Pavelich had been living at the Eagle’s Healing Nest facility since last summer after being charged with assault and ruled incompetent to stand trial by a judge. He was placed in a mental health treatment program by the courts.

Police did not provide any details on the cause of death. Pavelich was 63. “We are saddened to hear about the passing of 1980 Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich,” USA Hockey said. “We extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s family & friends. Forever a part of hockey history.”

“The New York Rangers are saddened to learn of the passing of Mark
Pavelich,” a spokesman for the Rangers said in a statement. “His
determination, passion, and dazzling playmaking ability earned him the
adoration of Rangers fans during his five-year tenure in New York.”

Dhaka, 06 March (campuslive24.com)//AIT

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