Saddened passing strikes the hockey world

Sadly, a Canadian actor who played Ralph Cox in the movie "Miracle" has passed away at 49.

A Toronto native, Kenneth Mitchell played Ralph Cox, an important member of the USA Olympic team that defeated the Soviet team in 1980, which was thought to be unbeatable.


As a result of taking part in the Soviet team's demolition, Cox later was drafted by the original 6 team, the Boston Bruins. Despite being drafted by the team, he spent most of his hockey career in Europe.

The actor who played Ralph Cox, Kenneth Mitchell, passed away Saturday at the age of 49 after a 5-year battle with ALS. #ALSucks pic.twitter.com/3iILZAW9er— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) February 26, 2024

As a result of a persistent ankle injury, Cox was previously cut from the team.

The player himself solidified his name in NHL history, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins win two Stanley Cup rings as a scout in 1991-1992, and having his name engraved on the Cup in 1992.


At 49 years of age, Kenneth Mitchell, a 49-year-old man who lived with ALS for the last 5 years, died on Saturday.

After his ALS diagnosis in 2019, Mitchell continued to act. Over the course of his career, he made appearances on Star Trek: Discovery, NCIS, and CSI, among others.

At HawksInsider, we offer our deepest condolences to the Mitchell family and friends.

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