Hockey world mourns the loss of goaltender at the age of 31

The hockey community has experienced a devastating loss as it was reported that 31-year-old goaltender Jake Patterson passed away.

It was announced on Friday night by his former OHL team, the London Knights, that Patterson died.

At only 31, the news of his untimely passing was shocking to fans of the junior club.

He served as a goaltender for the team during the 2012 to 2014 OHL seasons.

The London Knights would commemorate his passing with a post on "X" with a heartfelt message for his family and friends.

Unsurprisingly, the OHL is a source of NHL talent, and Patterson had deep ties to some players in the league currently.

Multiple NHL friends have expressed sorrow upon hearing his passing, including Max Domi, a former London Knight, who was once his teammate. Domi would share his grief while remembering times he spent with Patterson in the past.

He was also a teammate of Anthony Stolarz and shared the net with London during his tenure there.

Patterson played a total of 77 games with the Knights and finished his 2013-14 season there with a record of 22-9-3, 3.15 GAA, and a .897 save percentage. He played his last game in the GOJHL in 2014-15 with the Chatham Maroons, and finished with a .903 save percentage that year.

Ultimately, the hockey community loses another playerway too young.