Ice Wolves to honour recent passing of former player with moment of silence
There will be a moment of silence Jan. 31 to remember former La Ronge Ice Wolves forward Nakehko Lamothe who passed away Friday.
MacEwan University released a statement about the 23-year-old’s passing, stating he was a member of the Griffins men’s hockey team and died Jan. 26. It noted Lamothe became unwell after playing a hockey game in Calgary and was rushed to the Foothills Hospital, where he later died just before midnight.
“It’s difficult to comprehend the pain Nakehko’s family is going through right now,” said University President Dr. Deborah Saucier. “We will do whatever we can to assist them during this tragic time.”
Lamothe was in his third year with the Griffins after joining the program in 2016 following two seasons with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s La Ronge Ice Wolves. During the 2016 playoffs, he was honoured with awards for Most Valuable Player and Most Community-Minded. The Ice Wolves will hold a moment of silence Jan. 31 before they face off against the Notre Dame Hounds at the Mel Hegland Uniplex.