Tragic News Strikes As Longtime Hockey Player Passes Away At 38-Years Old After Ongoing Battle With Cancer
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Tragic news strikes as longtime hockey player has sadly passed away at the young age of just 38-years old after a ongoing battle with brain cancer.
According to reports, MacLeod was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer after he was hit in a game for the Columbus Blue Jackets' American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Falcons back in 2013.
Not long after his diagnosis, doctors removed a golf-bal sized tumor from the left side of his brain, which was confirmed not to be cancerous. However, this did cause him to lose his ability to speak, and despite all this MacLeod continued to play hockey for several years in the midst of undergoing treatments.
Unfortunately, it only lasted five years, as in 2018 he suffered a series of series of seizures that was suppose to end his hockey career, but then again in 2021 he defied all odds and retuned to the ice with the EIHL's Manchester Storm in the United Kingdom, where he only played seven games due to ongoing health issues.
ECHL Confirms Wade MacLeod Sadly Passed Away At The Age Of 38
Following MacLeod's passing, the ECHL issued a heartfelt statement:
"The ECHL and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of former ECHL player Wade MacLeod, who passed away following a long battle with brain cancer at the age of 38.
MacLeod had 108 points (57g-51a) in 104 career ECHL games with Evansville (2012-13), Orlando (2013-14), Idaho (2014-15) and Allen (2016-17). He also saw extensive time in the American Hockey League with Springfield and Toronto, while playing overseas for teams in Germany and the United Kingdom.
He is survived by his wife, Karly, and their two daughters."
MacLeod had 108 points (57g-51a) in 104 career ECHL games with Evansville (2012-13), Orlando (2013-14), Idaho (2014-15) and Allen (2016-17). He also saw extensive time in the American Hockey League with Springfield and Toronto, while playing overseas for teams in Germany and the United Kingdom.
He is survived by his wife, Karly, and their two daughters."
We at Hawksinsider send our sincerest condolences to the friends, family, teammates, and those affected by this sudden tragedy.
Rest in Peace, Wade.
On behalf of everyone here at NY Rangers Insider, we'd like to send out deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of MacLeod, as they navigate through this extremely difficult time.
Rest In Peace, Wade MacLeod.
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