Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after illness
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kyle Calder, a former NHL winger who played from 1999 to 2009, has died at the age of 47 due to a brief illness. He was announced deceased by his daughter Madison Calder on social media. Calder, known for a majority of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks, also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Anaheim. Following his playing days, he dedicated himself to coaching youth hockey teams in various cities. The NHL Alumni Association recognized his loyalty and commitment to the game, reflecting on his character both on and off the ice.
- •Kyle Calder dies on June 16, 2026.
- •He played 608 NHL games primarily with Chicago.
- •Calder coached youth teams in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston.
- •NHL Alumni Association honors his legacy and character.
- 4:03 PMESPN NHL — Ex-NHL player Kyle Calder, 47, dies after illness
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness
"Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday. The Los Angeles Jr. Kings, the team Calder coached from 2020-22, said he died after a brief illness. “Never in a million years would I have thought this day would come,” Madison Calder wrote on Instagram.
"Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday, at the age of 47, after a brief illness.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 16, 2026, 4:03 PMEx-NHL player Kyle Calder, 47, dies after illness
Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday, at the age of 47, after a brief illness.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:34 PMFormer NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after an illness
Former NHL player Kyle Calder died Monday. The Los Angeles Jr. Kings, the team Calder coached from 2020-22, said he died after a brief illness. “Never in a million years would I have thought this day would come,” Madison Calder wrote on Instagram.
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