Edwards had died in his sleep on Sunday at a long-term care facility announced by his son.
He was a Petes assistant coach (goaltender) for four seasons from 1994-1998 and 1999-2000.
Edwards was a goaltender for 22 teams spanning 11 leagues. He began his NHL career in the 1968-1969 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He also had stints with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the California Golden Seals. He was in the league from the 60s to the early 70s, playing 61 games. He began his hockey career with the Ontario Hockey Association’s St. Catharines Teepees for four seasons beginning in 1951.
Edwards earned a gold medal at the 1959 IIHF World Championship in Prague for Team Canada. He’s won two consecutive Memorial Cups for the Barrie Flyers and St. Catharines Teepees in 1953 and 1954 respectively. He is also a part of the 1959 World Cup champion Belleville McFarlands who have been indicted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame.