Former Calder Trophy and Stanley Cup winner, Danny Grant passes away

Danny Grant has passed away following a battle with cancer. The Fredericton, New Brunswick native was 73 years old at the time of his death.

Grant made his NHL debut in 1965-66 with the Montreal Canadiens, appearing in one game with the club. In the 1967-68 season, Grant played 22 games with the Canadiens, along with 10 playoff games where he helped the Habs win the Stanley Cup.

Following his stint in Montreal, Grant was traded to the Minnesota North Stars, where he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. He played in Minnesota for six years before being sent to the Detroit Red Wings. He played four seasons there and eventually got traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he finished off his NHL career. Grant then came out of retirement to play for his hometown team, the Fredericton Express of the AHL, he only played 18 games with Fredericton, scoring 2 goals and 9 points in that time. He recorded 263 goals and 535 points in 736 NHL games, with his best season coming 1974-75 as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, scoring 50 goals and 86 points.

Following his playing career, Grant went on to coach the University of New Brunswick hockey team in 1995 and 1996. Grant also spent one year as coach of the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL.

In 1985, Grant was inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame.

The NHL Alumni Association expressed its sadness at Grant's passing.

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