Zezel dies at 44

Former Flyers center Peter Zezel died on Tuesday. He was 44.

Zezel struggled with the rare blood disease hemolytic anemia for the past 10 years.

"Peter will forever be remembered as a great teammate and a wonderful individual who touched the lives of many both on and off the ice," Zezel's family said in a statement released by the National Hockey League Players' Association. "In his typical character of generosity, Peter donated his organs through the Trillium Gift of Life Network."