Orca Wiesblatt, a 25-year-old pro hockey player from Calgary, died in an automobile accident over the weekend.

Wiesblatt, whose family moved to Calgary in 2013, spent a large part of his junior hockey career playing for the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen as well as the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits. He spent the 2024-25 season playing in the FPHL for the Athens Rock Lobsters, who shared the tragic news on social media Monday morning.

“We are heartbroken to share the passing of former Rock Lobster, Orca Wiesblatt. Orca will always be remembered for his energy, toughness, and infectious smile,” his team said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wiesblatt family and all who loved him.”

Wiesblatt was set to play for the Allen Americans of the ECHL for the upcoming season.

“We are all heartbroken,” sai

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