Most players who dream of a hockey career would take the 12 years Kyle Calder spent as a professional player, much of it in the NHL.That itself can earn a bit of fame. And in many of the tributes paid following the news of his death earlier this week, Calder was remembered for his battles on the ice and the skills that made him a two-time 20-goal scorer.But it was in the 14 years after his retirement that Calder left his most lasting impact: A family man devoted to his children and committed to teaching and imparting his knowledge to countless kids as they chased their hockey dreams.“Kyle was amazing for us,” said Tommy Tartaglione, who coached with Calder in the Los Angeles Jr. Kings program from 2017 to 2022. “He did everything for us, from 8U hockey to 16AAA, and he was just the best coach and the best guy every time he stepped on the ice. It was so easy for him to relate to every single person. Eight-year-olds loved him, 16-year-olds loved him.“The way Kyle treated everyone from his best player to his worst player, everybody felt like they were part of the group. Everybody felt like they had a vested interest in the team because of the way Kyle treated them.”Calder’s death was announced by his daughter, Madison, on Instagram. The 47-year-old died Monday after a brief illness, the Jr. Kings said in a post on social media.“The father, husband, son, man, friend, coach, hockey player, and everything in between that you were is truly indescribable. The lessons you taught me, the strength you showed me, and the person you pushed me to become every single day — I carry all of it with me,” Madison wrote.From 1999 to 2009, Calder played in 590 regular-season games with the Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks. A left wing by trade, the Alberta native totaled 114 goals and 180 assists.