HOF Builder Chicago Blackhawk Murray Costello Passes Away Tragically

Costello had a long-spanning career in hockey, from a player only playing four seasons in the NHL, to where he excelled and that was as an executive.

Costello's been a huge factor in the international growth of men's and women's hockey and was enshrined in the HHOF as a Builder in 2005.

The executive's career in hockey began in 1953-1954 with the Chicago Blackhawks, who signed him from St. Michaels Major and would later be traded to the Boston Bruins, after scoring only 5 points in 40 games.

He would later be traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 1956 and leave the NHL in 1957. His NHL career ended with 162 games played, scoring 32 points and 54 PIMs.

Costello would work his way back to Hockey Canada in 1979, after gaining experience in minor and junior hockey leagues in Seattle. The role oversaw Canadian national hockey programs, forming a U21 team in 1982, and the first IIHF Women's championship in 1990. He would also oversee the merger of CAHA and Hockey Canada in 1994, and join the IIHF in a council role until his retirement in 2012.

Thanks to Costello women's hockey is in a better place, as explained by Emma Weller:

Costello's laundry list of accolades is nothing short of impressive, as he has been enshrined into the IIHF Hall of Fame, Canada Sports Hall of Fame, and "Order Of Hockey in Canada".

Costello's legacy is far wide and reaching, an impressive list of accomplishments.

Source: Pro Hockey Rumors
Hall Of Fame Executive Murray Costello Passes Away