Must Read : The best tributes regarding the passing of Mike Ilitch.

Last night, the Hockey world was shocked by a terrible news. Long-time National Hockey League owner Mike Ilitch has passed away at the age of 87.The Ilitch family has released the following statement later yesterday:

"It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my father, Mike Ilitch, our beloved colleague, friend and leader. Mr. I, as so many of you affectionately called him, died this afternoon at a local hospital. He was 87.

The hockey sphere just keep sending emotional tributes to a true sports entrepreneur and to the amazing man he was. Here is few notable reaction that keeps flowing all over the internet.

Former President of the United State George W. Bush

Former President, former baseball team owner George W Bush on the passing of Mike Ilitch today. @tigers pic.twitter.com/DasrcxKIgp
— Don Gonyea NPR (@DonGonyea) February 11, 2017

Former Wings Brendan Shanahan

Brendan Shanahan told a great story about Mike Illitch coming into #redwings dressing room before a game: pic.twitter.com/I8Y2bLsuDx
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 11, 2017

Former Head Coach Mike Babcock

"He made you want to be a better man." - Longtime Detroit coach Mike Babcock on late Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch, who died Friday. pic.twitter.com/13Xge5SvWB
— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) February 11, 2017

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman

Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of @DetroitRedWings owner Mike Ilitch. pic.twitter.com/Bj6bkWJeeL
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 11, 2017

Must Read : The best tributes regarding the passing of Mike Ilitch.

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