Former Leafs captain Ramage charged in Magnuson's death

TORONTO -- Retired NHL defenseman Rob Ramage was charged Tuesday in the three-car crash that killed Keith Magnuson, a former player and coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Rob Ramage played for eight teams in the NHL from 1979-94. (AP)

The 56-year-old Magnuson was riding with Ramage in suburban Toronto. Ramage, a former Toronto Maple Leafs captain, was headed for surgery late Monday at William Osler Health Center. His injuries are not life threatening, police said.

Ramage, 44, was charged with impaired driving causing death, York Regional Police said.

Ramage and Magnuson were driving in Vaughan at about 5 p.m. when their vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck two vehicles, police said. Magnuson, a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman from a different vehicle was in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Magnuson was a rugged defenseman for the Blackhawks from 1969-80 and coached the team for 1½ seasons. He played in 589 games over 11 seasons, all with Chicago.

Ramage played in the NHL from 1979-94, totaling 139 goals at 425 assists. He captained the Maple Leafs from 1989-91. He also played for Colorado, St. Louis, Calgary, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Montreal and Philadelphia.

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