Former Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and Hall of Fame inductee Pierre Pilote died Saturday. He was 85.

"The Chicago Blackhawks offer our sincere condolences to the family of Pierre Pilote as we mourn his passing," the team said in a statement. "Pierre was one of the most decorated defensemen in NHL history and was a valuable member of the 1961 Stanley Cup championship team.

"He will be remembered for his toughness, leadership, and reliability on the ice - as proven by his captaincy and streak of 376 consecutive games played. We will forever be grateful for his incredible contribution to the Blackhawks and the game of hockey."

Pilote was a three-time Norris Trophy winner, earning the honor in 1963, 1964, and 1965. He spent 13 seasons with the Blackhawks, captaining the team from 1961-68. Pilote then played the final season of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In 890 career games, Pilote recorded 80 goals and 418 assists, alongside 1,251 penalty minutes.

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