President Donald Trump publicly paid tribute to Claude Lemieux, a star of the National Hockey League (NHL), who has passed away. Lemieux won the Stanley Cup four times and was known for his fierce competitiveness in the playoffs.
On May 28, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Claude Lemieux was a true legend in hockey and one of the fiercest competitors in the sport's history." He also noted that Lemieux was close to his family and a "great Trump supporter."
Trump highlighted Lemieux's four championships and his impressive playoff record of 80 goals. Lemieux won the Stanley Cup in 1986 with the Montreal Canadiens, in 1995 and 2000 with the New Jersey Devils, and in 1996 with the Colorado Avalanche.
Lemieux died at the age of 60. The NHL Alumni Association and the Montreal Canadiens announced his passing. Local authorities reportedly believe his death was a result of suicide.
In 1995, he led New Jersey to its first Stanley Cup victory and received the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs. Over his regular-season career, he played 1,215 games, scoring 379 goals and providing 407 assists. In the playoffs, he played 234 games, recording 80 goals and 78 assists.
Trump also extended his condolences to Lemieux's family, including his son Brendan and Deborah, saying, "You and your father were warriors on the ice."
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