Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional ice hockey defenceman |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1968 |
| Age | 58 years (died on 02, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Date of Death | 02/10/2026 |
Latest News about Lyle Odelein
03/10/2026
Lyle Odelein died on 2 October 2026 at age 58. Multiple reports said he suffered a heart attack and identified him as the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman and Columbus Blue Jackets' first captain.
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Bio/Wiki
| full_name | Lyle Theodore Odelein |
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| summary | Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 16 NHL seasons for eight teams and served as the inaugural captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
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| career_span | 1989-2005 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 7th round, 141st overall, in 1986. | |
| 2. Played junior hockey for the Moose Jaw Warriors. | |
| 3. Was known by the nickname 'Odie'. |