Melvin John Bridgman (April 28, 1955 – November 6, 2025) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League NHL) for five teams from 1975–76 …

Nov 9, 2025 · Former NHLer and Ottawa Senators general manager Mel Bridgman has died. He was 70.

Nov 9, 2025 · Bridgman dies at 70, was No. 1 pick of 1975 NHL Draft and 1st Senators GM Went to Stanley Cup Final twice with Flyers, hired in 1991 to help launch Ottawa franchise

Personal life and death Bridgman went into finance after his firing, working for Smith Barney in California. He was married and had at least one child. [4] Bridgman died from heart failure on …

Former Victoria Cougars, National Hockey League player and Ottawa Senators general manager, Mel Bridgman has died at the age of 70.

Nov 9, 2025 · Island sports legend Mel Bridgman, selected first overall in the 1975 NHL draft out of the Victoria Cougars of the Western Hockey League, died Saturday at age 70. Cause of death was not …

Mel Bridgman, the rugged former NHL forward who was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975 and was the Ottawa Senators’ first general manager, has died. He was 70.

Nov 6, 2025 · Celebrate the life of Mel (Melvin) John Bridgman from Comox, BC, Canada. Read his obituary, share your memories and condolences, get key updates, and see any funeral details on …

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Nov 8, 2025 · A longtime pro and for executive has died. On Saturday, the NHL Alumni Association announced that former NHLer and general manager Mel Bridgman had passed away at the age of 70.