Al MacNeil, who was the first head coach of the Calgary Flames and has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup four times, has passed away at the age of 89.

The Flames said in a news release Monday that Al MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided.

“The hockey world lost an icon today with the passing of Al MacNeil,” said Flames President of Hockey Operations Don Maloney.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of long-time Flames executive and former head coach Al MacNeil. Al passed away ...

Al MacNeil, a former NHL D-man who died, was part of the Flames for over two decades, won three Stanley Cups and captured ...

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Al MacNeil, a former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup as coach of the Montreal Canadiens, has died.

MacNeil never won the Stanley Cup as a player, but his name was tapped into the trophy four times, 1971 with the Canadiens; ...

“The hockey world lost an icon with the passing of Al MacNeil,” said Don Maloney, the Flames’ president of hockey operations, in a statement. “Chopper was a Stanley Cup champion and a Calder Cup ...

A decorated executive has passed away. The Calgary Flames announced that former team executive and head coach Al MacNeil died ...

Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs are mourning the loss of former defenceman Al MacNeil, who played 70 games with the team before becoming a legendary hockey executive.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Hockey Club left wing Lawson Crouse (67) skates toward the puck, in NHL action ...