Hockey World Left Mourning As Former WHL Star Orca Wiesblatt Tragically Passes Away At 25-Years Old
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Devastating news continues to strike on Monday, as several reports have sadly confirmed the passing of a former WHL star.
The whole hockey world has been left mourning as reports surfaced and confirmed that former WHL forward, Orca Wiesblatt, had sadly passed at 25-years old after being involved in a fatal car accident.
A 25-year old winger who played four seasons with his hometown team, the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL, but most recently has split time between the SPHL and FPHL in the past two years, and was just about to begin a season in the ECHL in 2025/26.
Following Wiesblatt's passing the Calgary Hitmen issued a heartfelt statement in his honour:
It is with great sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of former Calgary Hitmen Player Orca Wiesblatt.
We are heartbroken for his family, friends, and everyone that knew and loved him. On behalf of the ownership, management, coaches, players, and staff of Calgary Sports and Entertainment , we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies during this very difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
We are heartbroken for his family, friends, and everyone that knew and loved him. On behalf of the ownership, management, coaches, players, and staff of Calgary Sports and Entertainment , we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies during this very difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
The Whole Hockey World Mourns The Passing Of Orca Wiesblatt
A death like this will forever have an impact the hockey community, following the tragic news, tributes surfaced for Orca, here's just a few:
We are heartbroken to share the passing of former Rock Lobster, Orca Wiesblatt. Orca will always be remembered for his energy, toughness, and infectious smile. Once a Rock Lobster, forever a Rock Lobster. ❤️🦞
Our thoughts are with the Wiesblatt family and all who loved him.
Our thoughts are with the Wiesblatt family and all who loved him.
The Western Hockey League is mourning the passing of former
@WHLHitmen forward Orca Wiesblatt.
We extend our deepest condolences to Ozzy, Oasiz, Ocean, Oceania, their mother Kim White, and all those who knew Orca on or off the ice.
@WHLHitmen forward Orca Wiesblatt.
We extend our deepest condolences to Ozzy, Oasiz, Ocean, Oceania, their mother Kim White, and all those who knew Orca on or off the ice.
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider, we'd like to send our deepest condolences to the entire Wiesblatt family and loved ones affect by this tragedy.
May you rest in peace, Orca Wiesblatt.
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