The sad news of the death of Wayne Thomas, a former NHL goaltender, coach, and executive, has gripped the entire NHL community. Thomas, who dedicated much of his life to the sport of ice hockey, began his career as a player, followed by multiple coaching positions post-retirement. <\/p>
Eventually, Thomas finished his career in 2015 after spending 22 years with the San Jose Sharks organization in various management roles. An integral member of the ice hockey<\/a> community, Thomas was respected for his passion for the game and everything he brought to it. <\/p> The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday, July 16, the unfortunate passing of long-time executive Wayne Thomas. It is believed that the organization learned about Thomas’ death through a family member. <\/p> Thomas, who was 77 at the time of his death, had been battling cancer. The Sharks announced that their former vice president passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family. <\/p>Wayne Thomas Cause of Death<\/h2>