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16 year old hockey player shot and killed after leaving hockey practice

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Patrick Frost
November 27, 2024  (10:39 PM)
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The hockey world is mourning the tragic passing of 16 year old Colin Miller, who was shot and killed while leaving hockey practice with his father.

The St. Louis Blues have released an official statement, highlighted the horrific details of this incident.

Our hearts are broken after learning of the passing of Colin Brown, a CBC and Affton Americans hockey player that was tragically shot while riding home from his game on Nov. 23. Our thoughts are with Brown's family, friends and teammates during this time.

Our organization will celebrate Colin's life with a pre-game moment on Saturday vs. Philadelphia, and proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will benefit Colin's family.

HockeyFeed, a popular online hockey resource also released an article with some added details:

»The young man who played for Christian Brothers College High School (CBC) was riding in the passenger seat with his dead when he was shot on Interstate 55 in Missouri around 10:30pm on Saturday evening. He was rushed to hospital with critical injuries and succumbed to those injuries yesterday afternoon.»

According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, The perpetrators of the crime have not yet been identified or arrested by St. Louis Police.

Brown will be remembered as a talented hockey player known for his worth ethic, leadership, and kind heartedness. Colin Brown's hockey coach highlighted the type of person he was in a recent interview.

»He's the type of kid that every coach wants on his team»

Oilers Central would like to extend their deepest sympathies to anyone impacted by the senseless tragedy. Colin Brown -- gone far too son.

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