Tragic News: 22-Year-Old Goalie Henry Bradford Passes Away Under Heartbreaking Circumstances
A tragic news has just been announced in the hockey world, as 22-year-old goaltender Henry Bradford has passed away under sad circumstances.
According to various media reports in the past few hours, Henry "Hank" Bradford, a 22-year-old goaltender who played for the University of Oregon (ACHA), passed away "unexpectedly."
Henry "Hank" Bradford dies at age 22
The young man, born in 2001, played twenty games with Oregon over the past three seasons and also played for the Utica Jr. Comets in the USPHL Premier and NCDC.
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to his family, loved ones, and teammates, who are going through a terrible ordeal right now.
The official statement truly indicates an "unexpected" death, one that no one saw coming.
Oregon Hockey goalie dies "unexpectedly".
The official announcement comes directly from UO Hockey, and the exact cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Karin Erickson Bradford, Henry's mother, stated in a social media post that the cause of his death may be linked to a "cardiac incident" that occurred in Bradford's apartment.
In the message from his hockey team, Bradford was described as an "incredibly kind" and "caring" man.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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