19-year-old European hockey player passes away after devastating accident
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A 19-year old European player, Gary Kelly, has sadly passed away far too soon after falling off of a balcony in Ibiza, Spain.
A young Scottish man has sadly passed away far too soon after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Ibiza.
"We regret to inform you of the passing of Gary Kelly at the age of 19, after he fell off of his balcony in Ibiza.
Kelly played this past season with the Aberdeen Lynx and Dundee Rockets (SNL) where he had 10 goals, 17 points in 11 games played. He also played with the Dundee Stars (EIHL) in Great Britain's top professional hockey league, suiting up for two games.
Kelly played for Scotland at the junior level, suiting up for their national teams from U11-U19.
May he rest in peace."
Kelly played this past season with the Aberdeen Lynx and Dundee Rockets (SNL) where he had 10 goals, 17 points in 11 games played. He also played with the Dundee Stars (EIHL) in Great Britain's top professional hockey league, suiting up for two games.
Kelly played for Scotland at the junior level, suiting up for their national teams from U11-U19.
May he rest in peace."
The report was confirmed on Monday morning, and it was reportedly the second time someone has fallen from that same hotel within the past two weeks.
On July 7th, Evan Thomas, 26, passed away while celebrating his birthday at the same Ibiza hotel.
Dundee stars, Aberdeen Lynx issue statement on the passing of Gary Kelly
A statement from Dundee Stars said: "We are truly devastated to learn that Gary Kelly has tragically passed away. We send our thoughts and condolences to Gary's family, partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time.
"Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news. Gary was a hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him."
"His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time."
"Everyone at the club including players, staff, management, and ownership are heartbroken to hear this tragic news. Gary was a hugely talented and charismatic individual who had a great future ahead of him."
"His loss will impact many in the ice hockey community and beyond. He will be sadly missed. We respect and support the family's request for privacy at this extremely difficult time."
Rest in Peace, Gary.
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