Luc Bourdon Killed In Motorcycle Crash

Joe Pelletier has posted that Luc Bourdon has been killed in a motorcycle accident. Early reports came out of the French media, and are now appearing in Vancouver media.

The accident occurred just outside of Shippagan, N.B., where Bourdon was from. He was 21. A first-round pick, 10th overall in 2005, Bourdon played 27 games in Vancouver this season on the blueline and spent another 41 with the Manitoba in the American Hockey League.

It is a sad tragedy that leaves a legacy of potential greatness in the National Hockey League unfulfilled.

When Luc Bourdon attended his first Vancouver Canucks training camp the coaches were astounded by the raw skill shown by the 18-year-old, and thrilled about the first-round draft pick’s NHL potential.

Here are some notable quotes from people close to Bourdon:

“Luc was a winner; he was a competitor,” said Kent Hughes, his agent. “There was no quit in him. He persevered through a lot. He was a great guy and a great teammate.”

“Luc was an extremely talented player with a bright future,” Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said in a statement. “He brought great passion to the game and was a valued team member on and off the ice. He will be greatly missed.”

The summary of a career that was all too short:

Draft: Selected 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft

Previous Teams: Val-D’Or Foreurs (QMJHL), Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL), Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL), Manitoba Moose (AHL)

NHL Debut: Oct. 10, 2006 versus Minnesota Wild.

First NHL goal:компютри втора употреба Nov. 16, 2007 against Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom in 6-2 Vancouver win.

International Representation: Played six games for Team Canada’s U-18 team in 2005, picking up one assist. Led all defencemen in scoring and was named to all-star team at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in 2006, scoring a goal and five assists in six games. Scored two goals and two assists in 2007 tournament, helping Canada win gold for second straight year.

NHL Stats: Two goals, zero assists, 24 penalty minutes in 36 games.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Source: Canoe