20-Year-Old Canadian’s Athlete’s Tragic Death Forces the Postponement of NHL Game

20-year-old Sylvain Lessard, a hockey player for The Lakeshore Canadiens lost his life on Tuesday. His sudden death has shocked everyone around. To allow the hockey fraternity to grieve, the NHL has postpponed the match between The Dresden Kings and the Lakeshore Canadiens. The reason for the sudden demise is unclear and is under investigation.

Lessard joined the Canadiens for this season and was an important player for the team. Before joining the Canadiens, he played for Wheatley Sharks. For now, they have postponed the match and will reschedule it for the future. But what happened to Lessard and what was it that took the life of a promising young man?

Sylvain Lessard- Gone Too Soon

Sylvain was one of the most talented hockey players on the circuit. He was not only an excellent player but also a good team man. During the 2021-2022 season, Lessard played for the Leamington Flyers. However, he made a move to Wheatley Omstead Sharks for the next season. He had a wonderful season there where he scored 20 regular goals and one playoff goal. His performance set him up for some big teams for the next season.

Lessard started this season with Wheatley before he got picked up by the Canadiens. He already played two games for the Canadiens before his untimely death. Lessard also managed to score one goal in those two matches. This sudden demise also affected his teammates. A great team man who made sure everyone in the team was performing to the best, of their ability.

Cksn, shared some of the statements of the Canadiens regarding the unfortunate incident.

 The Canadiens said, “(Lessard) was a great teammate and a joy to be around at all times. His infectious smile and pleasant conversation will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lessard family and his many friends at this time.”

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While the whole incident is very unfortunate, the real reason for the death is still unclear. The family members of the young boy are struggling at the moment. The teammates are also mourning the loss of their friend. A talented hockey player capable of achieving many things has gone too soon.

Reason for the Untimely Death

As a junior player, Sylvian was a very fit individual. He had no major illness or any serious physical problems. His death has been a shock for everyone around him. The family members are also in complete shock after hearing the news. Losing a 20-year-old son is just difficult. Hopefully, they get the support during this tough period.

The Canadiens have lost a very important member of the team. It will be interesting to see how the team performs without him. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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