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March 5, 2021

Mark Pavelich, member of 'Miracle on Ice' Olympic hockey team, found dead

Source: ESPN

Mark Pavelich, a member of the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 Olympic hockey team, was found dead at a treatment facility in Minnesota, USA Hockey confirmed on Friday.

The cause of death was not immediately known. Pavelich was 63.

"We are saddened to hear about the passing of 1980 Olympic gold medalist Mark Pavelich," USA Hockey tweeted. "We extend our deepest condolences to Mark's family & friends. Forever a part of hockey history."

The Minnesota Star Tribune first reported details about Pavelich's death. According to the newspaper, police were called to Pavelich's residence at about 8:30 a.m. local time on Thursday where he was found dead. He was last seen on Wednesday at about 8 p.m. at the facility where he was receiving mental health treatment.

Read more: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31012022/mark-pavelich-member-miracle-ice-olympic-hockey-team-found-dead

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