A 17-year-old hockey player from New York died from a “sudden medical event” during a game Saturday night, leaving the community shocked by his tragic loss.
Connor Keishin was a 12th grade student at Massapequa High School, Fox News reported Sunday. The outlet noted that first responders include: called To the scene where the incident occurred.
When the young man collapsed, several people attending the game performed CPR until first responders arrived.
“We are heartbroken to report that Connor did not survive,” the school said in a letter to staff and students. His death is devastating to the Massapequa community and we extend our deepest condolences to Connor's family and friends. ”
Kashin apparently lost consciousness. game According to SILive.com, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage, Long Island:
Kashin was also taken to the hospital before his death was announced. His cause of death is unknown. Authorities said no criminality was suspected.
Ironically, Cashin, who was a member of the Sharks elite youth hockey team, was participating in a charity game in memory of Sabrina Navarreta, who died in a car accident last year. Navarreta was a graduate of Syosset High School. The charity contest was sponsored by a foundation that seeks to raise funds to support grieving parents who have lost a child.
“I'm hurt. Honestly, I'm still stunned,” said one young community member. said of news. “Just pray for him and pray for the people around him. It's honestly so sad. It's heartbreaking.”
One of his coaches, Jeff Tenpone, said“It was devastating. He's a 17-year-old kid. He's got his whole life ahead of him.”
In September, a Florida high school football player collapsed and died on the field during a game, Breitbart News reported, one of “several deaths of teenage athletes across the country.” he pointed out.
