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Former NHL enforcer Bob Probert died after collapsing on a boat in Ontario on Monday. He was 45.


Bob Probert finished his career with 163 goals, 384 points and 3,300 penalty minutes -- fourth in NHL history -- in 935 games.
Family friend Rich Rogow says Probert was on a boat in Lake St. Clair with his wife, children and in-laws when he "developed severe chest pains."

Rogow says Probert's father-in-law gave him CPR. Probert later died at Ontario's Windsor Regional Medical Center, where Rogow spoke at an evening news conference.

While playing for the Detroit Red Wings from 1985-86 to 1993-94, Probert was charged several times with driving under the influence. He also was caught trying to carry cocaine from Canada into the United States, and served a prison term.

He was placed on inactive status for the 1994-95 season after he was involved in a motorcycle accident and tests showed alcohol and cocaine in his system.

Probert retired in November 2003 after 17 seasons with the Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks. He finished his career with 163 goals, 384 points and 3,300 penalty minutes -- fourth in NHL history -- in 935 games.

Blackhawks president John McDonough released a statement: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Probert family during this difficult time. Bob will always be a member of the Blackhawks family and his memory will live on through our fans."

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