PROVIDENCE, Cache County — A Northern Utah community came together Tuesday night at the annual Shane Showdown charity hockey event, rallying around families struck by hardship and tragedy.

Kelcie York, a teammate of 14-year-old Xylie Hutchinson , said she never imagined she would be playing in honor of her friend.

“She would always have the best jokes,” York recalled.

Hutchinson, well known for her love of hockey and her bright personality, died in a car crash last week along with another teen, 17-year-old Laulea “CJ” Fiefia .

Her teammates said taking the ice tonight is helping them heal.

“She always made everyone’s day brighter,” York said.

Xylie Hutchinson is pictured in a photo celebrating her and her hockey team. (Hutchinson family, courtesy)

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