LAKE ST CLAIR, Ont – Several media outlets have reported the passing of Bob Probert, the former Chicago Blackhawk and Detroit Red Wing. Probert reportedly died Monday after collapsing on a boat, according to reports by the Windsor Star and radio station CKLW-AM. Probert, 45, reportedly was on a boat in Lake St. Clair when an emergency call was made. EMS and fire personnel met the boat, started CPR and transported him to a hospital. But Ontario police personnel confirmed to the Windsor Star that Probert was not revived. After starring with the Detroit Red Wings, Probert spent the last seven years (1995-2002) of a 16-year NHL career with the Blackhawks. He played in 935 career games and had 163 goals, 221 assists, 384 points and 3,300 penalty minutes. Probert retired in 2003. A notorious brawler, Probert also was a skilled player who made the 1988 NHL All-Star Game. The Probert family was said to have scheduled a press conference at Windsor Regional Hospital for 6 PM eastern time.
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