Photos: Scott Niedermayer's life in hockey
A look back at a memorable hockey career
Canadian goalie Martin Brodeur, centre, celebrates with teammates Simon Gagne, left, and Scott Niedermayer following the Men's Gold Medal Ice Hockey victory over the U.S. at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.AFP / Getty Images
Rob, left, and Scott Niedermayer are seen reflected in the trophy after winning the Ice Hockey World Championship in Prague May 9, 2004.
Team USA Jeff Halpern forward and Team Canada defenceman Scott Niedermayer square off during second period World Cup of Hockey Tuesday, August 31, 2004 in Montreal.The Canadian Press
Scott Niedermayer of the Anaheim Ducks skates the puck through the netural zone against the New Jersey Devils in the third period during their game at Honda Center on November 24, 2006 in Anaheim.Getty Images
Rob Niedermayer of the Anaheim Ducks speaks to brother Scott Niedermayer during the third period of Game 4 of the 2007 Stanley Cup finals on June 4, 2007 at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada.Getty Images
Anaheim Ducks captain Scott Niedermayer looks out from behind his visor during practice for Game 5 of the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup hockey series against the Ottawa Senators in Anaheim, California June 5, 2007.Reuters
Scott Niedermayer holds the Conn Smythe Trophy after being named MVP after Game 5 of the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Finals.Reuters
Scott Niedermayer of Anaheim Ducks poses for a portrait backstage during the 2007 NHL Awards at the Elgin Theatre on June 14, 2007 in Toronto.The Canadian Press
Former U.S. president George W. Bush poses with members of the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks, Scott Niedermayer, left, and owner Henry Samueli, right, during a ceremony honoring the team, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in the East Room of the White House.
NHL Star Scott Niedermayer celebrates the wilderness of the Central Purcell Mountains.
Canada's Sidney Crosby celebrates with teammates Scott Niedermayer, left, and Drew Doughty after scoring the game winning goal against the U.S. during overtime in their men's ice hockey gold medal game at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics February 28, 2010.Reuters
Team Canada's men's hockey captain Scott Niedermayer waves to the crowd while being driven to the stage in a military light armoured vehicle during the "Canada Celebrates" event in Edmonton June 28, 2010.Reuters
Former NHL great Scott Niedermayer helps coach six- to nine-year-old kids during practice in Aliso Viejo, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2010.
NHL great Scott Niedermayer, centre, sits with Tommy Cianfrani, 6, left, C.J. Girard, 8, his son Joshua, 6, and Luc Monaco, 8, after their practice at the Ice Palace in Aliso Viejo, Calif., on Sept. 20, 2010.Ann Johansson