Original member of NHL team has passed over the week-end.

One of the original members of the Philadelphia Flyers organization has passed away at the age of 89. 

According to an official announcement from the Flyers' organization one of their original scouts and hockey operations in employees, Marcel Pelletier, passed away on Saturday May 13th. 

Pelletier was a National Hockey League goaltender very briefly for both the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers, but truly made his name as a member of the Flyer's front office. It was there that he was one of the guiding hands in the Flyers back to back Stanley Cup Championships in 1974 and 1975 respectively. 

The Flyers have released a number of statements from members of their organization. From NHL.com:

"Marcel worked closely with Keith Allen as they put together a team that would turn the hockey world upside down by winning back-to-back Stanley Cups," said Flyers President, Paul Holmgren. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Marcel's family at this difficult time."

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"Marcel was a positive contributor to building the great Flyers teams of the 70s," said Bob Clarke.

"Marcel was a good hockey man that fit very well with the management of the Flyers and was a good judge of talent," said Bill Barber.

"I first met Marcel when I was 19-years-old with Minneapolis and he was a goaltender for the St. Paul Rangers. He was like a gypsy goalie, he was all over the place. He played for so many different teams, but boy, could he play," said Joe Watson. "He was a good guy, too, a funny guy. He was a great scout. He did a great job scouting for the Flyers and recommending players and drafting players. He was a very astute man as far as hockey goes."

Our thoughts go out to the Pelletier family as well as those who loved Marcel in this difficult time.