Tragic news strikes as long-time hockey player and captain sadly passes at 54-years old
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Tragic news leaves the hockey community mourning once again as hockey enthusiast and former St. Cloud State and Omaha Lancers hockey player has sadly passed away at 54-years old.
Reports have sadly confirmed that 54-year old Kelly Hultgren has sadly passed away. Hultgren was born in the state of hockey in St. Paul, Minnesota, in April 1971. Where he had fulfilling life and career as a former hockey player, for the St. Cloud State Huskies were he served as a Captain, along with playing with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL.
Kelly Hultgren passed away on July 20th, 2025, as he lost the battle to an illness. The Hultgren family would keep the publicity of his illness to his loved ones, and would later determine that hospice care would be the next step on July 17th.
Kelly Hultgren was more than just a hockey player
Kelly Hultgren was a beloved son, father, and former hockey player, whose career spanned the USHL (Omaha Lancers), NCAA (St. Cloud State Huskies), WHL, ECHL, UHL, and IHL.
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Hultgren finished his hockey career back in 2000-01 with the Elmira Jackals of the UHL, playing 60 games and scoring 34 points (11-23).
According to reports from HawksInsider there will be a celebration of life held for Kelly Hultgren:
"Hultgren's celebration of life will take place on July 31st, 2025, in Bloomington, MN, at Cedar Valley Church. While a second celebration will take place at Office Golf in Bloomington from 6 PM to 9 PM, for a more mature crowd."
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider we send our deepest condolences to Kelly Hultgren's family and friends as they navigate through this difficult time.
Rest in Peace.
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