Ayr Centennials of the Larger Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) introduced on Wednesday that Eli Palfreyman, who had simply been named captain, had handed away throughout a pre-season occasion on Tuesday evening. He was 20.
In response to Hockey News, no reason behind loss of life was introduced.
Reviews stated Palfreyman collapsed in the dressing room throughout the first intermission.
The police have been known as promptly to the location because of a medical emergency; however, regardless of their finest efforts, they have been unable to revive him.
“On Tuesday, August 30th, 2022, Waterloo Regional Police responded to a medical emergency at the North Dumfries Community Centre hockey arena located in the Township of North Dumfries,” the Waterloo Regional Police Service stated.
“Members of the community assisted the individual until emergency services attended. The individual was transported to Cambridge Memorial Hospital where he was, unfortunately, pronounced deceased.”
The Toronto Sun reported:
“We are asking for your prayers and support for Eli’s family and each of our players,” stated a press release from the group. “Our Centennial’s organization and the community of Ayr are in mourning. We have reached out to mental health and grief professionals to support our players and staff.”
“The whole town is quiet today,” stated one resident. “This has shaken everybody. That team and those players are loved here. They are a big part of the community and are often seen helping people or serving coffee at the Tim Hortons.”
“As a community we are saddened and mourn the loss of this young man along with our Ayr Centennials, and the family,” stated Ayr Mayor Sue Foxton. “There are no words. Just profound sorrow. We are a community, when one hurts we all hurt.”
Issues are recent on simply what occurred however one supply near the group advised the Toronto Solar that the captain was not feeling properly after the primary interval and, upon listening to this, coaches went to the stands for help from paramedics on the sport, which included a physician who was affiliated with the visiting group, the Boston Jr. Bruins from Marlborough, Mass.
In a press release, Centennials vp Brian Shantz wrote “Eli had the best of care from our medical staff and quick response from the ambulatory staff.”
“Out of respect for the family’s right for privacy we will not speculate on anything at this very difficult time,” wrote Shantz. “Medical doctors will have more answers for us in the coming days …Cents nation also needs time to heal during this devastating time.”
Tributes have poured in following Palfreyman’s loss of life.
“A charismatic leader, a fierce competitor, everyone’s friend and a forever Centennial,” Centennial wrote on Twitter.
A tribute to the late Eli Palfreyman. A charismatic chief, a fierce competitor, everybody’s good friend and a perpetually Centennial. We love you Eli. Deepest condolences to his household, mates and your complete @AyrCentennials group. #RIPFreyman pic.twitter.com/QGaSy5bw0i
— 519 Sports activities On-line (@519sportsonline) August 31, 2022
The Storm are devastated to listen to concerning the passing of Ayr Centennials captain Eli Palfreyman. We ship our deepest condolences to Eli’s household, mates, teammates, the Centennials, and your complete hockey neighborhood.
Eli was a pacesetter and a good friend to all. He can be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/vwNsgVZEXP
— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) August 31, 2022
The Peterborough Petes are devastated to study concerning the passing of 2018 draft choose and Ayr Centennials captain, Eli Palfreyman.https://t.co/3yaSf20GBr pic.twitter.com/YKCy5wEURX
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) August 31, 2022
The Sudbury Wolves together with the hockey neighborhood are saddened to listen to of the sudden passing of Eli Palfreyman.
The Wolves ship our deepest condolences to your complete Ayr Centennials’ group and Eli’s household, mates and teammates. 💙💙⁰⁰#RIP17 https://t.co/HhKFvKRCLQ— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) August 31, 2022
Tragedy in AYR yesterday as Captain Eli Palfreyman handed away throughout a hockey sport.
Your entire Clarington Eagles organizations ideas and prayers exit to the Centennials group, it’s followers in addition to the family and friends of this younger man.https://t.co/IDkE4VOtjr pic.twitter.com/64myrTrZZA
— Clarington Eagles (@EaglesPJHL) August 31, 2022
