Anaheim Ducks Mourn Beloved Goalie Who Courageously Battled Brain Cancer
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The Anaheim Ducks organization has just announced heartbreaking news, and the entire hockey world is in mourning following the passing of young Paddy O'Donnell.
Paddy O'Donnell had become a cherished member of the Ducks family, and he was a close friend to several players within the organization, including goaltender Lukas Dostal.
Here is the official statement from the team-an announcement the Ducks wish they never had to make:
"With a heavy heart we mourn the loss of our friend Paddy O'Donnell, who passed away over the weekend.
We were thrilled to host Paddy and his family two seasons ago at Hockey Fights Cancer Night, where the former goalie spent time postgame with his friend, our own Lukas Dostal.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the O'Donnell family and everybody who had the pleasure of bringing Paddy into their lives."
- Anaheim Ducks
We were thrilled to host Paddy and his family two seasons ago at Hockey Fights Cancer Night, where the former goalie spent time postgame with his friend, our own Lukas Dostal.
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the O'Donnell family and everybody who had the pleasure of bringing Paddy into their lives."
- Anaheim Ducks
Before battling illness, Paddy was a very talented and passionate young goaltender.
"Paddy O'Donnell's story was so courageous and uplifting. He had become a big presence in the Ducks organization. As a Ducks fan, I'm very heartbroken for his passing.
Please keep his sister and his family in your prayers.
RIP Paddy O'Donnell"
Please keep his sister and his family in your prayers.
RIP Paddy O'Donnell"
A Heartbreaking Announcement Regarding Paddy O'Donnell and the Anaheim Ducks
Now here is part of the public message from his older sister:
"It is with a broken heart that I share my sweet baby brother Paddy joined our Heavenly Father this weekend and is off on his next adventure 🤍
Jobs finished, the fight is won. They gave Paddy six months, he gave it 3 years. Fought til the final horn sounded, into overtime and the shootout. He faced the battle of his life with the same mentality he has as a goalie in net: humble, confident, positive, determined, focusing on one shot at a time, with a smile on his face. He was fearless in the face of uncertainty. He never complained, never gave up. My broken heart is filled with so much love and pride to be his sister.
It was the honor of my life to be by his side through this fight, I would've done it forever, whatever it took."
- Paddy's Sister
Jobs finished, the fight is won. They gave Paddy six months, he gave it 3 years. Fought til the final horn sounded, into overtime and the shootout. He faced the battle of his life with the same mentality he has as a goalie in net: humble, confident, positive, determined, focusing on one shot at a time, with a smile on his face. He was fearless in the face of uncertainty. He never complained, never gave up. My broken heart is filled with so much love and pride to be his sister.
It was the honor of my life to be by his side through this fight, I would've done it forever, whatever it took."
- Paddy's Sister
We strongly encourage you to read her full message here:
We extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to Paddy's family, loved ones, and to the Anaheim Ducks organization.
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