[News] QMJHL Prospect Jordan Boyd passes away in camp

[kermitology]

http://www.theqmjhl.ca/article/press...ncement/146648

It is with deep regret that the Acadie-Bathurst Titan announces the death of one of its young prospects, Jordan Boyd. The 16 year-old was skating during an individual training session when hi suffered a discomfort and collapsed on the ice. The Acadie-Bathurst Titan medical team tried to revive him several times. The young player was transported to hospital where his death was confirmed by a doctor.

Sounds like the same kind of thing that happened to Mickey Renaud if I was to hazard a guess.

[Ashasx]

Absolutely brutal.

[Canada 02]

16

[bubbsy]

yikes.

Very sad news. Thoughts & prayers to the family and friends....

[christoph186]

Oh man, that's awful. Deepest thoughts to his family! <3

[T@T]

Brutal, does anyone know if they do heart stress tests on these young athletes?

[devo22]

absolutely horrible.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by T@T

Brutal, does anyone know if they do heart stress tests on these young athletes?

I am not familiar with A-B's procedures, but typically no unless it's previously come up in a medical that they have an abnormality, murmur or a genetic pre-disposition for any heart conditions. If you are a typical healthy 16 year old with no previous issues or family history of problems, you would not have any further testing. Even EKG's are discretionary and typically decided on a team by team basis. It was only recently they made them mandatory for the majority NHL players.

[EVERLAST]

so sad .....reminds me of Renauds sudden and tragic passing

[Stupid]

This happened to a friend of mine playing basketball. Same age, well 17...

It's gutwrenching.

[Northendzone]

One of the news reports mentioned his dad was in the stands watching the practice.......this is something no parent should have to go thru......

[Keselke]

Tragic story.

Booked a private heart stress test after this

Scares the hell out of me

[Enoch Root]

nm