pilldoc Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/former-nhler-czech-star-forward-petr-klima-dies-at-age-just-58/ Czech forward Petr Klima, a Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, has died. He was 58. The news was announced by HC Litvinov, the Czech club where he started his career in the 1981-82 season, and by Kadan, where he previously worked as the general manager. The cause of death was not given. One of the most iconic playoff goals in Oiler history. The legend of Petr coming off the bench in OT is etched in Oiler fans memories. Engimatic and loved by all those who were privileged enough to watch him play on that Cup-winning team. Once an Oiler, always an Oiler. Condolences to everyone in Petr's circle of family and friends. Edited May 5, 2023 by pilldoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 33 minutes ago, pilldoc said: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/former-nhler-czech-star-forward-petr-klima-dies-at-age-just-58/ Czech forward Petr Klima, a Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, has died. He was 58. The news was announced by HC Litvinov, the Czech club where he started his career in the 1981-82 season, and by Kadan, where he previously worked as the general manager. The cause of death was not given. One of the most iconic playoff goals in Oiler history. The legend of Petr coming off the bench in OT is etched in Oiler fans memories. Engimatic and loved by all those who were privileged enough to watch him play on that Cup-winning team. Once an Oiler, always an Oiler. Condolences to everyone in Petr's circle of family and friends. Wow, that's way too young. Wonder what happened? RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Yes, 58 is way too soon. He, along with a few other players, represented my time as a kid, beginning to enjoy then later truly understand this wonderful sport of hockey, because he played for my TB Lightning, back when that was all I knew about, and flaws as a player aside, he WAS my superstar playing for MY team and I always looked forward to "#85 Petr Klima scoring because that was going to help my team win!" Details out of the Czech Republic are nil at this time, and one has to wonder if the full truth will be known anytime soon, as sometimes news can be spotty and sketchy coming from that part of the world, but RIP nonetheless. Condolences to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 That middle of the night goal vs the bruins still haunts me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHL HHOF Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Klima dies at 58, scored in 3rd OT for Oilers in 1990 Cup Final Forward helped Edmonton win lone NHL championship in post-Gretzky era https://www.nhl.com/news/petr-klima-dead/c-344146966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Worst wings era ever, probert, Murphy, klima, chiasson, all the talent in the world but no heart. I still cringe thinking of what a fraud the team was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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