Brittany in mourning. Mike Hammond, a national ice hockey player, has tragically died in a car accident in Canada.
The 33-year-old celebrated his promotion to the World Elite Hockey Championship with the team a few months ago. In Division IA struggles, Great Britain scored 14 points from five matches and took first place in the standings, ahead of the Polish national team.
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Mike Hammond was one of the most important characters in “Team GB”. The Nottingham Panthers player has scored goals, among other things, in the extra-time victory against Poland or in a very important clash with Italy.
The hockey player died in a car accident in Canada while vacationing with friends on Shawnigan Lake.
“British hockey is devastated by the death of striker Mike Hammond. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and all his teammates. Rest in peace Hammy. We will never forget you,” read a touching entry on the official Great Britain national team account.
This is the second tragic news for English ice hockey in less than a month. On June 24, the body of Alex Graham, 20, a young British international, was found in Dronfield.
IR, Polsat Sports
