Pittsburgh Penguins announce death of former defenseman Lyle Odelein
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Lyle Odelein, a former Penguins defenseman, passed away at the age of 58. The Pittsburgh Penguins issued a statement expressing their condolences and mourning his loss. Odelein played 1,056 NHL games from 1989 to 2006, finishing his career with Pittsburgh. He is remembered for his toughness on the ice, accumulating 2,316 penalty minutes. The team extended their sympathies to his family during this difficult time.
- •Lyle Odelein died at 58 years old
- •Played 1,056 NHL games between 1989 and 2006
- •Ranks 30th in NHL history for penalty minutes
- •Final team before retirement was the Pittsburgh Penguins
- •Penguins express condolences to Odelein's family
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Former Penguins defenseman Lyle Odelein dies at 58
"The Pittsburgh Penguins are mourning the death of one of their own.
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