Scottish Hockey Player Gary Kelly, 19, Tragically Dies in Ibiza Hotel Balcony Fall
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Scottish hockey prospect Gary Kelly, Dundee Stars, and Aberdeen Lynx are at the centre of a heartbreaking story as the 19-year-old's sudden death in Ibiza has shaken the sport in Scotland and beyond.
The Scottish hockey community is mourning the loss of 19-year-old Gary Kelly, whose life was cut short after a tragic accident at a hotel in Ibiza, Spain.
Kelly fell from the third floor of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio early Monday morning, marking the second fatality at the same venue in less than two weeks.
Spanish authorities said the alarm was raised shortly after midnight, and despite two ambulances rushing to the scene, paramedics could not save him.
Witnesses told police the fall appeared accidental, though investigators are still reviewing footage and interviewing those present to confirm the details. Fans and teammates have shared tributes, as detailed in this report from The Scotsman.
Gary Kelly's promising hockey career with Dundee Stars and Scotland adds to heartbreak after Ibiza tragedy
Kelly's club teams and fans are remembering him not only for his potential on the ice but for the impact he had on those around him.
Here is a post from Puck Empire:
«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.»
I think this shows how much of a mark he left on Scottish hockey despite his young age, making the news even harder to process for those who knew him.
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