Andre Payette Cause of Death

UK ice hockey legend, Andre Payette has died. He was found dead on Wednesday, September 28 at the age of 46.

Payette was drafted in 1994 by the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and won a Calder Cup with their American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms.

Payette signed for the Manchester Phoenix of the English Premier Ice Hockey League in the summer of 2009, following the organisation’s move into the EPL from EIHL.

Payette is known for his physical play and has amassed more than 3000 minutes in the penalty box during his time in the United Kingson.

Payette signed for the Whitney Warriors and played two seasons in the north east.