In tragic and breaking news, a teenage hockey player has sadly passed away at the young age of 17 years old.
Teenage Hockey Player Passes Away After Tragic Accident
It's never easy to report on the death of teenagers, and this is no easier. Sadly, 17-year old Mikayla McCarvel has passed away, succumbing to her injuries that were sustained during a tragic car accident a few weeks ago.
The high school hockey team that Mikayla was a part of announced her passing yesterday via social media.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness we share that our teammate, Mikayla McCarvel, passed away last night. Please keep her family, friends, teammates, coaches and all that knew her in your prayers.
McCarvel played in 42 games for the Minnesota high school before suffering a brain injury from the two-vehicle car accident that eventually took her life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with McCavel's family and loved ones at this time. The Family has asked that anyone who is able could donate to plant a tree in Mikayla's memory.
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