Luc Bourdon
- 21 years old
- Born Feb 16, 1987
- Died May 29, 2008
- New Brunswick Canada
About
Canadian Hockey Player Dies
Luc Bourdon, a promising rookie defenseman with the Vancouver Canucks, was killed Thursday when his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer in a crash near his hometown.
Bourdon was the first-round draft pick of the Canucks in 2005, selected 10th overall. He split time this season with the Canucks and the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. In 27 games with the Canucks, he scored twice and had no assists.
"Through hard work and perseverance, Luc was able to realize his dream of becoming an NHL player," Paul Kelly, executive director of the players' union. "Luc had a promising life and career ahead of him and he will certainly be missed."
Bourdon played on the Canadian team that won the gold medal at the 2006 world junior hockey championship in Vancouver and made the tournament's all-star team. He helped Canada win another gold at the 2007 tournament in Sweden.
Bourdon played for Val d'Or, Moncton and Cape Breton of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League before turning pro.
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Luc
Margann Tobin Nov 03, 2008
R.I.P
lanteigne Jun 25, 2008
Gone;But Not Forgotten.
Irma Jun 04, 2008
Your name will never be forgotten; you were a young boy with huge dreams and you became a man and filled out those dreams. You were a role model to so many!
RIP LUC BOURDON
R.I.P. LUUUUUUUUC
monz Jun 04, 2008
"Moved like a butterfly and stung like a bee" R.I.P. Luc!