Wayne Thomas, a goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers who played eight seasons in the NHL and later served as an executive with the San Jose Sharks, has died. The Sharks announced Wednesday that the 77-year-old, who had cancer, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Wayne Thomas played eight NHL seasons before a post-playing career that included over two decades with the Sharks.

Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer. He was 77.