Connor Cassin, op New York high school hockey player, has died after suffering a “sudden medical event” during a game, his school said in a letter to his parents. He was 17.
Massapequa High School sent a letter to teachers and students confirming the 12th grader’s death. The incident took place on Saturday evening.
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“It is heartbreaking to report that Connor did not survive. His passing is devastating to the Massapequa community, and we extend our deepest condolences to Connor’s family and friends,” the letter reads. News 12 Long Island.
Nassau County police said in a news release that first responders went to the Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, where Kasin had collapsed. According to police, “citizens” began CPR until police and medical personnel arrived.
Police were is still investigating the incident.
“It is so sad to hear of the passing of Connor Kasin, a 12th grader from Massapequa who tragically died while playing in a charity hockey game.” Representative Anthony D’EspositoRN.Y., wrote in a post on X.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Connor’s family and the entire Massapequa community as they mourn this terrible loss.”
Kasin was playing for the Sharks Elite Youth Hockey team when the medical episode occurred.
“It is with heavy hearts that the Sharks share the sudden passing of 18U defenseman Connor Kasin. Please keep the Kasin family in your thoughts and prayers,” the club said in a Facebook post.
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School officials said grief counseling will be available to students this week.
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