The beloved hockey star and Ontario native died at age 93, the National Hockey League Player's Association confirmed on March 4.
"The players and NHLPA staff are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay - a player, a trailblazer, and a gentleman," the player's association said in a tweet. "'Terrible Ted' was loved across the hockey world and beyond for his play, dedication to fellow players and charitable work."
During his career, the athlete - who earned the nickname "Terrible Ted" for his on-the-ice demeanor - scored 379 goals and 472 assists over regular season games, USA Today reported. He also started the tradition of skating around the ice with the Stanley Cup, according to the Detroit Free Press.