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Hockey community mourns loss of longtime player at the age of 38
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The hockey community is mourning the loss of a longtime player, Wade MacLeod, at the age of 38.
Wade MacLeod has passed away at the young age of 38, the East Coast Hockey League revealed in a statement:
"The ECHL and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of former ECHL player Wade MacLeod, who passed away following a long battle with brain cancer at the age of 38.
MacLeod had 108 points (57g-51a) in 104 career ECHL games with Evansville (2012-13), Orlando (2013-14), Idaho (2014-15) and Allen (2016-17). He also saw extensive time in the American Hockey League with Springfield and Toronto, while playing overseas for teams in Germany and the United Kingdom.
He is survived by his wife, Karly, and their two daughters."
- ECHL
MacLeod had 108 points (57g-51a) in 104 career ECHL games with Evansville (2012-13), Orlando (2013-14), Idaho (2014-15) and Allen (2016-17). He also saw extensive time in the American Hockey League with Springfield and Toronto, while playing overseas for teams in Germany and the United Kingdom.
He is survived by his wife, Karly, and their two daughters."
- ECHL
Wade MacLeod passes away at 38, remembered as longtime journeyman
MacLeod was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in 2013, leading to his inability to speak.
The golf ball-sized tumor removed from his brain didn't stop him from continuing his hockey career.
Battling through several different surgeries, including four while playing pro hockey, his last surgery was last November.
While continuing his pro career in Germany, he suffered seizures and was diagnosed with a cancerous glioblastoma.
After receiving clearance to return to hockey, he played in England during the 2020-21 season, marking his last season in pro hockey.
We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Rest in Peace, Wade MacLeod.
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