Aaron Kahn Director of Hockey Operations | Detroit Red Wings Website
Aaron Kahn Director of Hockey Operations | Detroit Red Wings Website
The Detroit Red Wings announced the passing of Martin Nicholas (Marty) Pavelich, who died on Thursday at the age of 96 after a brief battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
“On behalf of the entire Red Wings organization I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Pavelich family,” said Red Wings Governor and CEO, Chris Ilitch. “Marty was beloved by all those who knew him, including my parents, Mike and Marian Ilitch. He was an integral part of four Stanley Cup championship teams for the Red Wings in the 1950s and one of the hardest working players of his generation. He will be greatly missed.”
Pavelich, considered one of the best defensive forwards of his time, spent his entire 10-year NHL career with the Red Wings. During this period from 1947-57, he recorded a total of 252 points (93 goals and 159 assists) and accumulated 454 penalty minutes in 634 games.
A four-time NHL All-Star, Pavelich contributed significantly to what is regarded as the most successful decade in franchise history for the Red Wings. The team secured four Stanley Cup championships during this era (1950, 1952, 1954, and 1955).
Hailing from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Pavelich reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs every season throughout his career with the Red Wings. He was frequently assigned to shadow some of the NHL’s top scorers.
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