Former NHL Player Ron Duguay Dies of Cancer at 69
Former NHL player Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games primarily with the New York Rangers, has died of cancer at the age of 69. His family informed the team of his passing.
Elmira, NY, October 22, 2026 —
Former NHL player Ron Duguay has died of cancer at age 69, according to information shared by his family with the New York Rangers.
Duguay played nearly 1,000 games during his hockey career, primarily with the Rangers. The information provided did not specify how many of those games he played for the team, or give dates for his playing career.
The family informed the team of Duguay’s passing. No further details about the circumstances or timing of his death were provided. The type of cancer was also not specified.
The available information does not include a statement from the Rangers, details about memorial arrangements, or additional information about Duguay’s life and career. It also does not identify which other teams he played for. Those details remain unprovided in the account of his death.
Duguay was 69. The reported career total of nearly 1,000 games and his association primarily with the Rangers are the specific career details available in the information provided. No further announcements or next steps were included.
Story summarized from the original created by STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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