A 17-year-old Long Island, N.Y., high school hockey player died Saturday after he lost consciousness during the intermission of a game he was playing in at the Oyster Bay Skating Center in Bethpage.
Connor Kasin was found on the ice by first responders when they arrived that facility around 9:00 p.m.
According to the USA Today, witnesses immediately began administering CPR, which continued after paramedics arrived. Kasin was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Kasin was a member of Sharks Elite Youth Hockey. The club shared a message on Facebook following his death.
"It is with a heavy heart the Sharks share the sudden passing of 18U defenseman, Connor Kasin," the post reads. "Please keep the Kasin family in your thoughts and prayers."
Massapequa High School, where Kasin was a senior, sent the following letter to the school's faculty, staff and parents:
"It is with profound sorrow that I inform you of the tragic loss of one of our beloved Massapequa High School students, Connor Kasin. Connor was a cherished member of our school community, known for his kindness, positivity, enthusiasm, and big smile. He had a way of bringing light and joy to those around him, and his absence will be felt deeply by all of us," the letter reads.
"Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside Connor’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time... Together, we will honor Connor's memory and provide care for those who are grieving."
