11-year-old boy tragically loses his life after being struck in the neck by a hockey puck

An 11-year-old boy in Quebec, Canada has tragically died after being struck in the neck with a puck during an ice hockey practice. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the suburb of Saint-Eustache, and the boy passed away a few days later while in critical condition. The police confirmed the news of his death on Friday morning, expressing their deepest condolences to the boy's family and friends. An investigation has been initiated to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services were called to the scene when the accident occurred, and the boy was subsequently transferred to a Montreal hospital's intensive care unit. Reports indicate that he was wearing protective gear, including a neck guard, at the time of the accident. The local hockey association and Hockey Quebec extended their sympathies and acknowledged the emotional impact that the incident has had on the community. This tragic event follows the death of Adam Johnson in the UK, who suffered a fatal hockey injury when his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game on October 28th. After Johnson's death, the English Ice Hockey Association made it mandatory for all players to wear neck guards starting next year.