Brendan Lemieux's family donates Claude Lemieux’s brain for CTE study
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Brendan Lemieux, a former New York Rangers forward, announced via a family statement that the brain of his father, Claude Lemieux, has been donated for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research. The donation follows ongoing concerns about brain health among retired hockey players. Brendan and his family reflect on the importance of understanding the impacts of head injuries in sports. The family's hope is to contribute to broader studies aimed at CTE awareness and prevention efforts.
- •Brendan Lemieux's family made the donation announcement.
- •Claude Lemieux played for the New York Rangers.
- •The donation aims to aid CTE research efforts.
- •Concerns about athlete brain health are growing.
- •The family supports awareness and prevention initiatives.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former Rangers forward, family donate Claude Lemieux’s brain for CTE research
"Former New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux posted an official family statement on behalf of his mother, two brothers, and […]
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