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The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito has passed away at age 78 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Esposito played all but one of his 16 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks. He was a three-time Vezina Trophy winner (1970, 1972, 1974) and took home the Calder Memorial Trophy as top rookie in 1970.
He is the all-time franchise leader in career wins (418) and shutouts (74) and his career NHL record of 423-306-151 ranks 10th in league history.
The Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. native was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, joining his brother Phil, who played 18 NHL seasons.
A great goalie and funny guy!