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Former NHL Player Found Dead at Florida Furniture Store

Authorities responded to an apparent suicide at a Lake Park, Florida, furniture store early Thursday. The victim was identified as a former professional hockey player who co-founded the business.

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m. Thursday to an apparent suicide at a furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. The victim was found in a rear warehouse of the showroom by one of his sons. The store, Andros Home, announced the death in an Instagram post, identifying the individual as its co-founder.

The post described him as an “extraordinary presence” whose vision and generosity shaped the business and surrounding relationships.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the individual was believed to be the 60-year-old former player. Canadian-born, he won four Stanley Cup titles with three different teams and recorded 80 career playoff goals. He is survived by his wife and four children, including three sons and one daughter. The store’s announcement stated its immediate focus is supporting the family.

” The same post noted his support for a political figure and offered condolences to the family. Newsweek contacted the store via social media on Friday for additional comment. The outlet noted that this remains a breaking story with further updates expected.

Key Facts

Age at death
60 years old
Location
Andros Home furniture store, Lake Park, Florida
Stanley Cup titles
Four titles with three different teams
Playoff goals
80 career playoff goals

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. Early Thursday

    Deputies responded to an apparent suicide at a Lake Park furniture store.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  2. Thursday

    The store posted an announcement identifying its co-founder as the deceased.

    1 sourceNewsweek
  3. Friday

    Newsweek contacted the store via social media for comment.

    1 sourceNewsweek

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The store stated its immediate focus is supporting the family during this period.

  2. 02

    Further details may be released as authorities complete their investigation.

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Word count211 words
PublishedMay 29, 2026, 7:19 AM
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