Hi Folks,

I didn't personally know Walt Poddubny, but I did take a picture of him when he played for Roller Hockey International's Las Vegas Flash. Apparently, he passed away yesterday. IHC extends its condolences to the Poddubny family.

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Former NHL player Walt Poddubny dies
Associated Press

THUNDER BAY, Ontario (AP) -Former NHL player Walt Poddubny died Saturday, the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal reported. He was 49.
The cause of death wasn't known. The newspaper said a person close to the family said Poddubny collapsed at his sister's house, where he was living.

Drafted 90th overall by Edmonton in 1980, Poddubny played 11 NHL seasons for the Oilers, Toronto, the New York Rangers, Quebec and New Jersey. He had 184 goals and 238 assists in 468 games and topped the 30-goal mark three times.

After finishing his playing career in the American Hockey League with the Worcester IceCats, Poddubny coached the Anchorage Aces in the West Coast Hockey League.

He returned home in 2003 to spend time with his children and was involved in coaching and hockey celebrity appearances.

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Some of Poddubny's Roller Hockey International statistics:

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1994 Las Vegas Flash
RHI
19 21 26 47 32
1995 Orlando Rollergators
RHI 10 7 10 17 12
RHI totals 29 28 36 64 44
Coaching

Season Team League Type GP W L T OTL Pct Result
1994–95 Orlando Rollergators RHI Head Coach 23 7 16 0 0 0.304