[1] The former Philadelphia Flyers defenceman is the son of Alan Bathe, who signed as a free agent with the Maple Leafs.
[2][3] Sporting a full beard and a head of shaggy red hair made him a true standout on the ice.
His son, Landon Bathe, followed in his father's footsteps to professional hockey, signing a contract with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2004, only to encounter a similar career-ending injury.
[6][7] His daughter, Carrlyn Bathe, has worked as a sideline analyst for the Los Angeles Kings.
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