Ray Shero, a longtime NHL executive and son of a Hockey Hall of Fame coach, has died, the NHL announced in a statement Wednesday. He was 62. Shero started out as a sports agent before launching an NHL front office career that spanned three decades.

Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins when they won the Stanley Cup in 2009, has died. He was 62. The Minnesota Wild announced Shero’s death Wednesday. A spokesperson for the New Jersey Devils confirmed the team found out in the morning. USA Hockey said Shero died Tuesday night.

Minnesota Wild senior adviser Ray Shero, who won a Stanley Cup as a general manager, has died at the age of 62. The NHL announced Shero's passing. No additional details were provided. Shero was the son of Hall of Fame coach Fred Shero.