RIP Jon Hedberg

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:04 pm

(Split off from East-Moorhead game thread)

According to East's press notes, the 1998 State champions will holding their 15th anniversary reunion at the Tournament this week.

Sadly, one of their number will not be present, as Jon Hedberg passed away in a skiing accident this past week. Hedberg saw a regular shift as a freshman defenseman that season, and went on to play in the OHL, at York University in Canada, and in various other leagues, including the ECHL, CHL, and the German league. He retired from hockey in 2009.

Thoughts and prayers to the Hedberg family from the East hockey community.

mnmouth · Post by **mnmouth** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:20 pm

karl(east) wrote:According to East's press notes, the 1998 State champions will holding their 15th anniversary reunion at the Tournament this week.

Sadly, one of their number will not be present, as Jon Hedberg passed away in a skiing accident this past week. Hedberg saw a regular shift as a freshman defenseman that season, and went on to play in the OHL, at York University in Canada, and in various other leagues, including the ECHL, CHL, and the German league. He retired from hockey in 2009.

Thoughts and prayers to the Hedberg family from the East hockey community.

I sadly concur. He was part of a truly great championship team, and his talent was obvious. His spirit will be felt in and out of the East locker room this weekend.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:25 pm

karl(east) wrote:According to East's press notes, the 1998 State champions will holding their 15th anniversary reunion at the Tournament this week.

Sadly, one of their number will not be present, as Jon Hedberg passed away in a skiing accident this past week. Hedberg saw a regular shift as a freshman defenseman that season, and went on to play in the OHL, at York University in Canada, and in various other leagues, including the ECHL, CHL, and the German league. He retired from hockey in 2009.

Thoughts and prayers to the Hedberg family from the East hockey community.

Wow. That is horrible. He was a tremendous player and if I remember correctly he was only a freshman on the '98 team. Karl, can you verify? Just terrible news.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:26 pm

Sats81 wrote:
karl(east) wrote:According to East's press notes, the 1998 State champions will holding their 15th anniversary reunion at the Tournament this week.

Sadly, one of their number will not be present, as Jon Hedberg passed away in a skiing accident this past week. Hedberg saw a regular shift as a freshman defenseman that season, and went on to play in the OHL, at York University in Canada, and in various other leagues, including the ECHL, CHL, and the German league. He retired from hockey in 2009.

Thoughts and prayers to the Hedberg family from the East hockey community.
Wow. That is horrible. He was a tremendous player and if I remember correctly he was only a freshman on the '98 team. Karl, can you verify? Just terrible news.

My bad, just realized you had said he was a Freshman that year.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:51 pm

Prayers for him and his family.

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:28 pm

DNT article: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/ ... id/260507/

The team will wear stickers with Hedberg's number (2) on their helmets this week.

joris016 · Post by **joris016** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:29 pm

He was a good friend with a few of my friends up here in Duluth. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP.

Terry Thompson III · Post by **Terry Thompson III** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:45 pm

watched him play many times. So talented. Very sad

CitiesSpudsGuy · Post by **CitiesSpudsGuy** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:50 pm

My condolences to the Hedberg family and friends and all East fans.