Tragedy strikes as promising 20-year-old hockey forward passes away
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The hockey community as a whole is in shock as Christophe Babin, a 20-year-old forward from Quebec, has tragically passed away, leaving friends, family, and teammates devastated.
Babin, who had only just begun his career in the Ligue nationale de hockey balle (LNHB), was playing his first season with Assurancia Venne et fille de Joliette before this heartbreaking news.
The team confirmed his passing in an emotional statement, saying:
«Our organization is mourning one of its members.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the far-too-early passing of Christophe Babin, one of our promising young players but, more importantly, a young man loved by everyone.
All our thoughts are with his loved ones and family.
Watch over us, Babs.»
We are deeply saddened to learn of the far-too-early passing of Christophe Babin, one of our promising young players but, more importantly, a young man loved by everyone.
All our thoughts are with his loved ones and family.
Watch over us, Babs.»
The official announcement can be seen on the Assurancia Joliette Facebook page via this post.
A promising young career cut short, leaving the hockey world heartbroken
Before joining the LNHB, Babin had already made his mark on the ice with the Prédateurs de Joliette (QJHL), where he had back-to-back strong seasons.
He collected 34 points in 40 games one year, followed by 30 points in 44 games the next, proving himself as a productive and determined player.
Just one week ago, Babin made his LNHB debut on July 18, suiting up for Joliette against Granby.
Now, the same teammates who celebrated his first game are left grieving his sudden loss.
«It's heartbreaking Last week, he was playing his first game, and today we're saying goodbye,» shared one teammate on social media, capturing the devastation felt throughout the community.
I can't help but feel shaken by news like this, as it reminds everyone how fragile life truly is.
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