BOSTON (WHDH) - According to multiple reports, Boston Bruins legend Milt Schmidt passed away Wednesday at the age of 98.
Schmidt, known affectionately by Bruins faithful as Mr. Hockey, joined the Original 6 franchise in 1936 as an 18-year-old.
Playing on the famed “Kraut Line,” Schmidt tallied 229 career goals and amassed 346 assists in his career.
He was a 4-time All-Star who won the Hart trophy in 1951.
Schmidt helped the Bruins win Stanley Cup championships in 1938-39 and 1940-41.
Schmidt also spent 11 seasons behind the bench as a coach.
His iconic No. 15 hangs in the rafters as one of the numbers retired by the franchise.
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