Tragic unexpected death of young 22-year-old hockey goaltender

News that started to leak out early today sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world as Henry "Hank" Bradford, a 22-year-old goaltender with the University of Oregon's hockey team, has died. He was in the crease for the Ducks for three seasons; Bradford played the last three campaigns with the University in the ACHA. Prior to playing for Oregon, he also suited up with the Utica Jr. Comets in both the USPHL Premier and NCDC.

Bradford was born in 2001 and played twenty games with the Oregon Ducks. Skilled on the ice, full of camaraderie, and supportive to all teammates, his friends, family, and teammates have plunged into deep mourning over his untimely death as they come to grips with such a sudden loss. A quiet giant and gentleman known not only for his athleticism but more importantly, for being a gentle soul and a prince of a person, Bradford touched the lives of everyone with whom he came in contact.

His death was announced in an official statement from the University of Oregon Hockey team. The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed, but the team and university had deep words of condolences for the family of the late. The incident has been termed as a sudden and shocking incident that many want answers on.

Henry's mother, Karin Erickson Bradford, indicated in a post on social media that her son's death could have been brought about by some cardiac incident that happened within the walls of his apartment. This has added to the heartbreak of seeing friends and family come to terms with the sudden nature of his passing being quite tragic. The community is rallying behind his family through this really tough time.

As tributes flooded in, it became clear that Hank Bradford was an incredibly nice and considerate person on and off the ice throughout his life. As the community continues to digest this loss, personal remembrances given by loved ones will make sure his legacy endures. In the hearts of the hockey community, his family, and friends, his memory will always stay forever.