More details released from sudden death of junior player; autopsy completed
Earlier this week, it was announced that Eli Palfreyman had tragically passed away.
The incident occurred during a league tournament and took everyone by complete surprise. After entering the dressing room after the second period, Palfreyman collapsed to the floor.
According to witnesses, the team's trainer was not immediately available as he was on the ice tending to an injured player when he heard shouts from the dressing room.
Palfreyman's mom, who is a nurse, was in the stands. She made her way to the dressing room while the team's trainer started chest compressions.
Resuscitation attempts were completed by medical staff, but they were unsuccessful. Palfreyman was transported to a local medical facility via ambulance with a ''weak pulse'', where he was later pronounced deceased.
His passing came suddenly, and an autopsy was completed to determine the cause of death, but no cause has been released at this time.
An obituary for Palfreyman provided the following information:
Doing what he loved most in Ayr on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
Beloved son to Tammy and Brett; much-loved brother to Ella; cherished grandson to Francois and Betty and Dalt and Karen; dear nephew to Chad and EmmyLou, and cousin to Tyler and Kaela. He will be forever remembered by his friends and teammates past and present.
Friends are welcome to pay their respects to the family at the North Dumfries Community Centre (2958 Greenfield Rd. Ayr) on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 10:30-1:30 PM. Eulogies will be offered in the Arena at 2:00 PM
No Flowers, please. Donations to Jumpstart or a Go Fund Me campaign would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com
Palfreyman's parents took some time to speak to their son's team to share the following message:
''Hockey is a game. Life is bigger than hockey, and do your best, and remember, Eli will be there with you.''
More details from CBC News here.
This incredible young man was taken far too soon, but it's clear his impact will be long reaching.
CREDIT: Blade of Steel
