Tributes pour in for high-school player Teddy Balkind, who passed away on Thursday

On Thursday, in a high-school hockey game in Brunswick, Connecticut, a tragic incident occurred that took the life of Teddy Balkind.

"A player from the other team fell to the ice," according to a statement from Geenwich police. "Another player who was near the downed player was unable to stop, and collided with the player who fell."

Tribute have been pouring out across the hockey community on Friday with many using "#sticksoutforTeddy" in their posts.

Anaheim Ducks defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk tweeted a picture of two sticks outside his front door with the caption, "The hockey world is hurting over the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young players from St. Luke's and Brunswick and especially the Balkind family. Rest In Peace Teddy #sticksoutforTeddy."

Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson tweeted, "I'm heartbroken for the Balkind family and everyone who knew and loved Teddy. We're sending our love to the St. Luke's and Brunswick communities. A horrible tragedy playing the game we all love #sticksoutforteddy."

Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique said, "Sad to hear about the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Balkind family #sticksoutforteddy."

Meanwhile, late on Friday night, the National Hockey League released a statement that read, "The National Hockey League mourns the tragic passing of Teddy Balkind, a member of the hockey family lost too soon. Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, his St. Luke's teammates and his many friends."

Our thoughts are with the Balkind family at this difficult time.

The hockey world is hurting over the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the young players from St. Luke's and Brunswick and especially the Balkind family. Rest In Peace Teddy #sticksoutforTeddy pic.twitter.com/OmtRUH4diQ— Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) January 8, 2022

I'm heartbroken for the Balkind family and everyone who knew and loved Teddy. We're sending our love to the St. Luke's and Brunswick communities. A horrible tragedy playing the game we all love #sticksoutforteddy pic.twitter.com/SkvoZhiFqY— Cam Atkinson (@CamAtkinson89) January 7, 2022

Sad to hear about the tragic loss of Teddy Balkind. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Balkind family. #sticksoutforteddy pic.twitter.com/FU4IMiKiLq— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) January 8, 2022

The NHL mourns the passing of Teddy Balkind. #sticksoutforTeddy pic.twitter.com/jxmKSQUsTM— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 8, 2022

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