Hockey World Mourns the Tragic Death of Former IceDogs Forward Mike Robinson at 32
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The hockey world is in mourning today, following the announcement of the death of 32-year-old forward Mike Robinson.
Robinson was a 5'11", 190-pound forward who played with the Niagara IceDogs (OHL) and later went on to play professionally in the ECHL, among other leagues.
An Armed Attack That Led to Mike Robinson's Death
Robinson, who still had his whole life ahead of him, tragically passed away under deeply troubling circumstances.
While on a golf trip with friends and family in Wisconsin, he was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Sheboygan Falls.
Robinson, who had just achieved a historic hole-in-one on the golf course, had no chance to avoid the tragedy.
"According to local authorities, he was shot shortly after midnight on Wednesday, September 24. Despite the efforts of first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. No suspects have been arrested."
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Just hours before his passing, Mike called his brother, Jacob Robinson, from the golf course to share a moment of pure joy.
"He got his first hole in one, on hole 13. That phone call is just playing in my head. It's one of the last joyous phone calls that I'll ever get to share with my best friend," Jacob said.
"I just told him how proud I was of him. He FaceTimed his baby, who's only five weeks old, and shared that moment with her."
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"He got his first hole in one, on hole 13. That phone call is just playing in my head. It's one of the last joyous phone calls that I'll ever get to share with my best friend," Jacob said.
"I just told him how proud I was of him. He FaceTimed his baby, who's only five weeks old, and shared that moment with her."
- CBC
Robinson married in 2022 and was living in Pennsylvania with his American wife.
Just six weeks ago, the couple welcomed a baby girl. Words cannot begin to express the heartbreak.
The death of young father Mike Robinson has shaken the entire hockey community, with tributes pouring in from everywhere to honor his memory.
TVA Sports also reported on this terrible news.
We extend our deepest condolences to Mike Robinson's family and loved ones.
This is an immeasurable tragedy, especially for his wife and infant daughter.
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