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Wayne Thomas, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and Sharks coach, dies

Wayne Thomas, former Montreal Canadiens goalie and Sharks coach, dies

SAN JOSE — Wayne Thomas, who spent 45 years in professional hockey, first as an NHL goalie with three Original Six franchises, and then began a post-playing career that included over two decades with the San Jose Sharks as a coach and executive, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, the team announced. Thomas was 77. Following his retirement …

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