An 11-year-old boy died during a minor league hockey practice after he got hit by a puck in St.-Eustache, near Montreal, PQ on Tuesday. It was reportedly an accident and the boy was wearing all regulation equipment, which a spokesperson for Hockey Quebec confirmed includes a neck guard. Local police confirmed the boy’s death Friday in a news release, offering their “deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones.” The child was injured at approximately 7 p.m. and emergency services were called immediately to the Walter-Buswell arena, where St.-Eustache police investigated what they called “an unfortunate accident.” Some outlets, such as Global News, reported the puck hit the boy in his neck while others, such as Sports Net said police did not confirm that information. He was treated in an intensive care unit in a Montreal hospital. The Quebec coroner’s officer has been notified of his death. .Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest called the tragedy “an unspeakable sadness.”“I am devastated to learn of the death of this young hockey player,” Charest wrote on social media. St-Eustache minor hockey league association President Jean-Philippe Labrèche wrote a statement saying everyone in the league is “deeply saddened by the accident that injured our young player.”“I commend solidarity shown by so many over these last few days, which have been extremely emotional. Finally, and above all, I offer the family and their loved ones my most sincere sympathies,” Labrèche wrote. “We are working with the town to offer the necessary support to members who witnessed the accident. We are aware that the emotional impact is immense.”.English professional hockey player Adam Johnson was killed after his neck was slashed during a game by opponent Matt Petgrave in October 28. It sparked a debate in the National Hockey League as to whether neck guards should be mandated. Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska said he believes they eventually will be, with top players like TJ Oshie and Erik Karlsson sporting neck guards in the days following Johnson's tragic death. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
An 11-year-old boy died during a minor league hockey practice after he got hit by a puck in St.-Eustache, near Montreal, PQ on Tuesday. It was reportedly an accident and the boy was wearing all regulation equipment, which a spokesperson for Hockey Quebec confirmed includes a neck guard. Local police confirmed the boy’s death Friday in a news release, offering their “deepest condolences to the family, friends and loved ones.” The child was injured at approximately 7 p.m. and emergency services were called immediately to the Walter-Buswell arena, where St.-Eustache police investigated what they called “an unfortunate accident.” Some outlets, such as Global News, reported the puck hit the boy in his neck while others, such as Sports Net said police did not confirm that information. He was treated in an intensive care unit in a Montreal hospital. The Quebec coroner’s officer has been notified of his death. .Quebec Sports Minister Isabelle Charest called the tragedy “an unspeakable sadness.”“I am devastated to learn of the death of this young hockey player,” Charest wrote on social media. St-Eustache minor hockey league association President Jean-Philippe Labrèche wrote a statement saying everyone in the league is “deeply saddened by the accident that injured our young player.”“I commend solidarity shown by so many over these last few days, which have been extremely emotional. Finally, and above all, I offer the family and their loved ones my most sincere sympathies,” Labrèche wrote. “We are working with the town to offer the necessary support to members who witnessed the accident. We are aware that the emotional impact is immense.”.English professional hockey player Adam Johnson was killed after his neck was slashed during a game by opponent Matt Petgrave in October 28. It sparked a debate in the National Hockey League as to whether neck guards should be mandated. Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska said he believes they eventually will be, with top players like TJ Oshie and Erik Karlsson sporting neck guards in the days following Johnson's tragic death. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.