Legendary NHL journalist and the man who exposed Alan Eagleson passes away

Pulitizer Prize nominated journalist Russ Conway has passed away at just 70 years of age. Conway was a long-time Boston Bruins beat reporter and is best known as the man who exposed and ultimately brought down corrupt NHLPA leader Alan Eagleson.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Russ Conway, whose reporting on the business of the NHL and PA made a difference to generations of players.— Michael Farber (@MichaelFarber3) August 20, 2019

Russ Conway passed away today. While his byline didn't appear in the biggest paper, he was a huge voice in the game. He believed in accountability and righting the wrong.

He was a great journalist.

He will be missed.— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) August 21, 2019

RIP longtime pal Russ Conway. His takedown of Alan Eagleson, dovetailed with work of prosecutor Paul Kelly, transformed the NHLPA.— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) August 20, 2019

The fraud Alan Eagleson was brought down and charged by U.S. and Canadian authorities as a result of Russ Conway’s journalism. He was awarded Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for journalists in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999. Condolences to friends and family of Russ Conway. https://t.co/1vjM1EnxcI— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) August 20, 2019

RIP to one of the NHL’s legendary writers, Russ Conway. Was a finalist for the Pulitzer in 1992 for exposing misdeeds and corruption within the NHLPA. Won the Elmer Ferguson in 1999. But his great work extended beyond pucks. #HHOF

Peace and comfort to his family.— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) August 21, 2019

Conway published a series of articles that exposed Eagleson’s lucrative conflicts of interest as NHLPA boss, leading to investigations in both Canada and the United States. Ultimately Eagleson was found guilty of fraud and served six months in prison. He was also ordered to forfeit his Order of Canada.

The Hockey Hall of Fame removed Eagleson in 1999 and awarded Conway its Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award in 1999 for bringing honor to journalism and hockey.

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