Hockey player Orca Wiesblatt tragically dies in car crash at 25 | Hindustan Times
The hockey world mourns the tragic passing of Orca Wiesblatt, the brother of NHL player Ozzy Wiesblatt, who lost his life in a car accident in British Columbia at the age of 25. Orca, a Calgary native, was set to join the ECHL's Allen Americans this season. He recently ventured into professional hockey, debuting with Pensacola in the SPHL after a successful stint with Athens in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, where he recorded an impressive 42 points in 37 games. Before his professional career, Orca played four seasons with the WHL's Calgary Hitmen, showcasing his talents through 104 points in 138 games. His devastating loss has left the hockey community reeling, with both the Allen Americans and his former team, the Athens Rock Lobsters, expressing their deep sadness over his untimely passing. Orca's infectious smile, tenacity, and energy will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. The Nashville Predators drafted his brother Ozzy in 2020, who has since made his NHL debut, while his other siblings Ocean and Oazis also have notable accomplishments in the hockey community. Tributes continue to pour in for the Wiesblatt family during this difficult time.
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