Hockey Executive Cliff Fletcher Dies at 90

Cliff Fletcher, a hockey executive who held senior roles with multiple teams over several decades, died at age 90. Fletcher joined an expansion franchise as general manager in 1972 and stayed with the organization after its relocation in 1980. The team reached the league final in 1986 and won the championship three years later.

He completed a 10-player trade in 1992 and acquired additional personnel, including a coach from a rival organization. The team advanced to consecutive conference finals in 1993 and 1994. Fletcher also acquired a player from the Quebec Nordiques in 1994 who later became the franchise scoring leader.

He held positions with two additional organizations before his election to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

tributes Fletcher continued working as a senior adviser from his home in Arizona until his death. " He is survived by his partner, Linda, and children, Chuck and Kristy. >"Classy, smart, fearless. Beloved and respected. Blessed to have worked with him in TO.