Funeral for former NHL forward Bob Probert to be held Friday in Windsor

FILE - Tampa Bay Lightning winger Gordie Dwyer and Chicago Blackhawks' winger Bob Probert get into a fight in the first period on Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 in Chicago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Brian Kersey

WINDSOR, Ont. - A funeral for former NHL forward Bob Probert will be held in Windsor, Ont., on Friday.

Probert, one of the most feared fighters of his generation, died Monday after collapsing while boating with his family. He was 45.

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday and foul play is not suspected, according to a release from the Ontario Provincial Police's Essex County detachment. Autopsy results were not released.

Probert played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks over his 16-year career.

His funeral is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET Friday at the Windsor Christian Fellowship church.

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(CJWF)