DETROIT – Hockey Twitter mourned the loss of one of the game's greatest players on Friday.
Gordie Howe died at age 88. He leaves behind generations of hockey fans and players who celebrate his career.
Here are some of those tweets:
World lost one of the greatest human beings and the best all time hockey player. Thanks for many lessons and memories. RIP Gordie
— Pavel Datsyuk (@Datsyuk13) June 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family as Gordie Howe passes away at the age of 88. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/i9KRzXRgwV
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with Gordie Howe's family and @DetroitRedWings nation. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/9LGpakHCla
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with the family & friends of Gordie Howe and the @DetroitRedWings. Rest in peace Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/QjOnsJ9Yos
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Howe family & @DetroitRedWings organization.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) June 10, 2016
Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #Legend pic.twitter.com/CDqjHA17WH
It is with great sadness that the Canadiens have learned the passing of hockey legend Gordie Howe. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/vb5fI2druZ
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 10, 2016
Truly one of a kind. Our hearts are with the Howe family & the @detroitredwings. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/oLEyNlSHBT
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family after the passing of Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, today. pic.twitter.com/g02DDgjh1b
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) June 10, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the family of Gordie Howe. Proud that he will always be a part of our heritage. #legend pic.twitter.com/3HMtmQs5vN
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 10, 2016
The #NJDevils join the hockey community in mourning the passing of Gordie Howe. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/mPoGTEIl8m
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) June 10, 2016
Gordie Howe was an incredible player and person. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family today. RIP Mr. Hockey. pic.twitter.com/YFNQZXUMjy
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) June 10, 2016
There have been many greats in the game, but there was only one Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/uJJdsaNeIH
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 10, 2016
Our thoughts are with the family of Gordie Howe. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/6nNTZ9qdCy
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 10, 2016
We are deeply saddened to hear that Gordie Howe has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/uQGaroqyZG
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 10, 2016
He will forever be remembered as one of the best of all time, a legend of the game. #9RIP #MrHockey pic.twitter.com/6DFa0XnREw
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) June 10, 2016
Prayers to Gordie Howe and his family. #legend #9
— Riley Sheahan (@rsheahan15) June 10, 2016
Very sad to hear about Gordie Howe #MrHockey#thebest9 He was one of my owners of my junior team and was a big reason I wear the number 9.
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) June 10, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) June 10, 2016
Sad day, thoughts and prayers to the Howe family. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. pic.twitter.com/CizHqRJlgq
— Gustav Nyquist (@GNyquist) June 10, 2016
Very sad to hear about the passing of Gordie Howe. A great friend, alumnus and mentor. Thinking of the Howe family. pic.twitter.com/f2Q82emnBi
— Joe Kocur (@kocurfoundation) June 10, 2016
Condolences to former teammate Mark and the Howe family. Knowing Gordie Howe was a Red Wing was in part what made being one so special RIP
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) June 10, 2016