Former Canadian hockey forward Kyle Calder died at the age of 47. He played more than 600 games in the NHL, in 2003 he won gold at the World Cup. Calder’s death was reported by his daughter on social networks.
“There will never be enough words in the world to describe how incredibly lucky I was to have you as my father. I never thought this day would ever come. There will always be an empty place in my heart, but at the same time there will always be a place just for you. The lessons you’ve taught me, the strength you’ve shown me, and the person you’ve pushed me to become every single day, I carry it all with me. Thank you for being my biggest fan in every phase of my life. I would give anything for one more conversation, one more hug. I know you’re skating in heaven cheering us all on from above. Your Annie,” she stated Calder’s daughter.
Caldera was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1997 from the 130th place. In the most prestigious competition also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim. He ended his career after the 2011/2012 season. In the regular season of the NHL, he played a total of 590 games, in which he collected 294 points for 114 goals and 180 assists. In the playoffs, he played in 18 duels with a record of 2+1. In the past seasons, he worked as a coach of youth teams.
